US Bridges

Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2800 N & 2200 W · Structure no. 016607700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,806 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDiversey Ave
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location2800 N & 2200 W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93221, -87.68331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,806 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Diversey Ave over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.