US Bridges

Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 4000 N. and 2650 W. · Structure no. 016609000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrving Park Road
CrossesN. Br. Chicago River
Location4000 N. and 2650 W.
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95394, -87.69459
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Irving Park Road over N. Br. Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.