Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks
PoorCook County, Illinois · 600S 360W to 500W · Structure no. 016626200000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 780 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 104 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2046. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 66 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks 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 2023.
How much traffic does Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks?
The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.