Division ST (river over N Br Chi River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1129 W Division · Structure no. 016601600000000
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 263 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Division ST (river over N Br Chi River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Division ST (river over N Br Chi River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 121 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 60 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 Division ST (river over N Br Chi River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Division ST (river over N Br Chi 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 2023.
How much traffic does Division ST (river over N Br Chi River carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Division ST (river over N Br Chi River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Division ST (river over N Br Chi River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.