Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M N Il 21 · Structure no. 016261200000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,655 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 78 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pulaski RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Pulaski RD over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.