Canal ST over Land
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 500W-600S to 1000S · Structure no. 016626100000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,570 ft
- 69 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal ST over Land is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canal ST over Land in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,109 by 2046. The structure is 1,570 ft (478.5 m) long and 100 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Canal ST over Land built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Canal ST over Land 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Canal ST over Land carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Canal ST over Land?
The structure is 1,570 ft (478.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Canal ST over Land?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.