US Bridges

Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 847 N Halsted ST · Structure no. 016602300000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHalsted ST
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location847 N Halsted ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89803, -87.64783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2022)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Halsted ST over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.