Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N US 6 · Structure no. 016080000000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 98 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Chgo Rd-S Park Ave over Little Cal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.