Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 423 W Kinzie · Structure no. 016602800000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 116 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 3 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Kinzie ST over N 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 2023.
How much traffic does Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 6,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Kinzie ST over N Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.