US Bridges

Central Ave over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M S US 14 · Structure no. 016260500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over N Br Chicago River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,321 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location0.4 M S US 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99031, -87.76611
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2022)
Projected traffic22,321 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Central Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.