Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot
PoorCook County, Illinois · 800 N. & 800 W. · Structure no. 016611100000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 990 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 2 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,846 by 2046. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 80 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot carry?
About 19,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot?
The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago Av & Halst over UPRR and Parking Lot?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.