US Bridges

State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 309 N State · Structure no. 016604800000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState ST
CrossesMain Br Chicago Riv
Location309 N State
Coordinates41.88791, -87.628
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State ST over Main 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 2024.

How much traffic does State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Main Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.