US Bridges

100th ST over Calumet River

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 3300 E 100th Street · Structure no. 016604200000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
326 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th ST over Calumet River is a steel movable - bascule carrying 100th ST over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 98 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries100th ST
CrossesCalumet River
Location3300 E 100th Street
Coordinates41.71382, -87.54305
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 100th ST over Calumet River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 100th 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 100th ST over Calumet River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 100th ST over Calumet River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 100th ST over Calumet River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.