Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Il 83 · Structure no. 016076200000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,231 by 2046. The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel?
The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Kedzie Ave over Cal Sag Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.