US Bridges

Oakton ST over N Shore Channel

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 3 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016082800000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakton ST over N Shore Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakton ST over N Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,584 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOakton ST
CrossesN Shore Channel
Location3 M E I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.0264, -87.71052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic18,584 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakton ST over N Shore Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Oakton ST over N Shore Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oakton ST over N Shore Channel carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oakton ST over N Shore Channel?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oakton ST over N Shore Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.