Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 4600 N & 2800 W · Structure no. 016609300000000
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 112 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 3 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Ave over N Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.