Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel
FairCook County, Illinois · 5600 N & 3100 W · Structure no. 016607400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Bryn Mawr Ave over N Shore Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.