US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Addison CR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E US 45 P20 · Structure no. 016064600000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Addison CR is a concrete slab carrying Washington Blvd over Addison CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesAddison CR
Location0.7 M E US 45 P20
Coordinates41.8819, -87.86912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Addison CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Addison CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Addison CR carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over Addison CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Addison CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.