US Bridges

Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M SW Ill 43 P14 · Structure no. 016081200000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 102 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 6 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShermer RD
CrossesW F N Br Chicago Riv
Location0.3 M SW Ill 43 P14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12976, -87.82551
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2023)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Shermer RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.