Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch
PoorCook County, Illinois · @ 161st .25 M S US6 · Structure no. 016252500000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,392 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over Cal Union Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.