Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 622 W Chgo Ave P5C · Structure no. 016600800000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 296 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel truss - thru carrying Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 111 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,846 by 2046. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 56 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 19,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago Ave over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.