US Bridges

Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 E Sunset Rge P14 · Structure no. 016401300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv is a concrete slab carrying Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook
CrossesN Br Chicago Riv
Location0.2 E Sunset Rge P14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11698, -87.78714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook over N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.