Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel
PoorCook County, Illinois · S. of Chicago River · Structure no. 016617500000000
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 114 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,631 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.