Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal
PoorCook County, Illinois · 3400 S & 3200 W · Structure no. 016608400000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 354 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 116 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,119 by 2046. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 74 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal?
The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Kedzie Ave over Sanitary&ship Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.