US Bridges

N Halsted ST over N Br Canal

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1047 N Halsted · Structure no. 016614800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Halsted ST over N Br Canal is a steel arch - thru carrying N Halsted ST over N Br Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Halsted ST
CrossesN Br Canal
Location1047 N Halsted
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90203, -87.64799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2022)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Halsted ST over N Br Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Halsted ST over N Br Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Halsted ST over N Br Canal carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N Halsted ST over N Br Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns N Halsted ST over N Br Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.