Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N I-55 · Structure no. 016099100000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 449 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,079 by 2046. The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal carry?
About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal?
The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Il 43 SB Harlem a over San & Ship Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.