N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 307 N Clark · Structure no. 016601000000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 349 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv 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 N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.