106th ST over Calumet River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3228 E 106th Street · Structure no. 016604300000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
106th ST over Calumet River is a steel movable - bascule carrying 106th ST over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 97 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,313 by 2046. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 62 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 106th ST over Calumet River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is 106th 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 106th ST over Calumet River carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 106th ST over Calumet River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 106th ST over Calumet River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.