Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River
FairCook County, Illinois · 5000 N & 3400 W · Structure no. 016608500000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 106 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,635 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Kimball 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 Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Kimball Ave over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.