Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River
FairPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 600 S & 322 W · Structure no. 016602500000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 69 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Harrison ST over S 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.