Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 44 E & 326 N · Structure no. 016605200000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2046. The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long and 90 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Wabash Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long with a longest span of 269 ft (82 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Wabash Ave over Main Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.