US Bridges

US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M SE Il 43 · Structure no. 016092800000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14 (caldwell Av
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location0.8 M SE Il 43
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02578, -87.79273
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2021)
Projected traffic13,534 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$582,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.