US Bridges

Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M E ILL43 P14 · Structure no. 016082000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenview RD
CrossesM F N Br Chi Riv
Location1.3 M E ILL43 P14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06888, -87.77469
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2022)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$518,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi 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 2023.

How much traffic does Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Glenview RD over M F N Br Chi Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.