Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.75 M E Lee RD P14 · Structure no. 016308900000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 79 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Winnetka RD over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.