Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 2400 N & 1900 W · Structure no. 016608000000000
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 129 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,715 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 80 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Fullerton 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Fullerton Ave over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.