US Bridges

Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · @ 146th ST · Structure no. 016272300000000

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesIl 1 (halsted ST
CrossesCalumet River
Location@ 146th ST
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates41.62957, -87.64146
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over Calumet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.