Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.15 M N Willow P14 · Structure no. 016303200000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Sunset Ridge 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Ridge RD over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.