Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3200 N & 2600 W · Structure no. 016600400000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,736 by 2046. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 66 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Belmont Ave over N Br Chgo Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.