US Bridges

Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M NE Lake P14 · Structure no. 016622100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesChestnut Avenue
CrossesW F N Br Chicago Riv
Location0.5 M NE Lake P14
Coordinates42.0873, -87.80274
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Avenue over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.