US Bridges

Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M N Sibley Ave · Structure no. 016080600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,464 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,282 by 2046. The structure is 2,464 ft (751 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnham Ave Viad
CrossesState ST & Rrs & Riv
Location0.6 M N Sibley Ave
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62694, -87.53953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,464 ft (751 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,282 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv?

The structure is 2,464 ft (751 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Burnham Ave Viad over State ST & Rrs & Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.