US Bridges

Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 5150 N & 3200 W · Structure no. 016608300000000

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 111 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 6 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKedzie Ave
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Location5150 N & 3200 W
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97475, -87.70866
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2022)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Kedzie 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 2023.

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

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Kedzie Ave over N Br Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.