US Bridges

Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M N Ill 58 P12 · Structure no. 016062000000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan RD
CrossesN Shore Channel
Location2.5 M N Ill 58 P12
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.0757, -87.68541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan RD over N Shore Channel?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.