Washington Street over Union Station Tracks
PoorCook County, Illinois · 100N 430W to 500W · Structure no. 016627200000000
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Union Station Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Union Station Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 79 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Union Station Tracks built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Washington 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 Washington Street over Union Station Tracks carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Union Station Tracks?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Union Station Tracks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.