US Bridges

Division ST over Cal Sag Channel

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2M.S.VERMONT ST P4 · Structure no. 016500500000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
371 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Cal Sag Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Division ST over Cal Sag Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision ST
CrossesCal Sag Channel
Location0.2M.S.VERMONT ST P4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65324, -87.67019
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over Cal Sag Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Division ST over Cal Sag Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Cal Sag Channel carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over Cal Sag Channel?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Cal Sag Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.