Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Mccormick Bl · Structure no. 016285800000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,342 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerson 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Ave over N Shore Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.