US Bridges

South Water ST over E So Water ST Low

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Beaubien to Stetson · Structure no. 016621100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Water ST over E So Water ST Low is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Water ST over E So Water ST Low in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Water ST
CrossesE So Water ST Low
LocationBeaubien to Stetson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88673, -87.62108
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Water ST over E So Water ST Low built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Water ST over E So Water ST Low in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does South Water ST over E So Water ST Low carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South Water ST over E So Water ST Low?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns South Water ST over E So Water ST Low?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.