Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 2605 S & 1600 W · Structure no. 016600300000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 87 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,523 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 90 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ashland Ave over S 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River carry?
About 23,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Ashland Ave over S Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.