Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street
FairCook County, Illinois · 50E 300N to 400N · Structure no. 016616000000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 446 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2046. The structure is 446 ft (136 m) long and 83 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street?
The structure is 446 ft (136 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Wabash Ave over Kinzie Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.