Wabash Ave over Various City Strts
PoorCook County, Illinois · 44E 400N to 500N · Structure no. 016613000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 557 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,675
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabash Ave over Various City Strts is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabash Ave over Various City Strts in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 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 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2046. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabash Ave over Various City Strts built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Wabash Ave over Various City Strts 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 Wabash Ave over Various City Strts carry?
About 3,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wabash Ave over Various City Strts?
The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Wabash Ave over Various City Strts?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.