US Bridges

US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NW US 14 · Structure no. 016105400000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,381 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 41 (lincoln Ave
CrossesN Shore Channel
Location0.2 M NW US 14
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99168, -87.70952
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2023)
Projected traffic28,381 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 41 (lincoln Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 (lincoln Ave over N Shore Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.