Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Ill 43 P14 · Structure no. 016302400000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 99 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Walters Ave over N Br Chicago 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Walters Ave over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.