Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.7 M W Harms P13 · Structure no. 016306200000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beckwith 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.