Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2404 S 800 W · Structure no. 016602400000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,838 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Halsted ST over S Br Chicago 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River carry?
About 6,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Halsted ST over S Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.