Madison Street over Union Sta Track
GoodCook County, Illinois · Chgo Riv to Canal ST · Structure no. 016626500000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Street over Union Sta Track is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Street over Union Sta Track in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 103 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Street over Union Sta Track built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Madison Street over Union Sta Track 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Madison Street over Union Sta Track carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Madison Street over Union Sta Track?
The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Street over Union Sta Track?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.