95th ST over Calumet River
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 3258 E.95th Street · Structure no. 016603800000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 343 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
95th ST over Calumet River is a steel movable - bascule carrying 95th ST over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 87 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 | 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 95th ST over Calumet River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 95th ST over Calumet 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 2023.
How much traffic does 95th ST over Calumet River carry?
About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 95th ST over Calumet River?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns 95th ST over Calumet River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.