Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 384 W Washington · Structure no. 016605300000000
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 305 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv is a steel movable - bascule carrying Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 112 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2046. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 57 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 | 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 | 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 Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Washington ST over S 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 Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.