Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2200 N 1600 W · Structure no. 016605700000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 289 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 109 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Webster Ave over N Br Chicago 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Webster Ave over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.