Harts RD over N Br Chicago River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M NE Il 21 · Structure no. 016072600000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harts RD over N Br Chicago River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harts RD over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harts RD over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Harts RD over N Br Chicago River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Harts RD over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Harts RD over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Harts RD over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.