Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 302 N. Franklin St. · Structure no. 016602000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 362 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 105 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 2 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 16,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,766 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Franklin-Orleans S 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 Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 16,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin-Orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.