Torrence Ave over Calumet River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 12440 S Torrence Ave · Structure no. 016605000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 497 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Torrence Ave over Calumet River is a steel movable - lift carrying Torrence Ave over Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2046. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Torrence Ave over Calumet River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Torrence Ave 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 Torrence Ave over Calumet River carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Torrence Ave over Calumet River?
The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Torrence Ave over Calumet River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.