US Bridges

Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 829 W Division · Structure no. 016601500000000

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can is a steel truss - thru carrying Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 122 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision ST
CrossesN Br Chicago Riv Can
Location829 W Division
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90359, -87.64989
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2018)
Projected traffic13,534 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over N Br Chicago Riv Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.