S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3300 S & 2800 W · Structure no. 016600500000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 324 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 99 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,089 by 2046. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 62 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal?
The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns S. California Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.