US Bridges

Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 340W 300N to 400N · Structure no. 016627500000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
16,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,766 by 2046. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrleans ST
CrossesKinzie RR & Muni Sts
Location340W 300N to 400N
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88983, -87.63697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,550 (2023)
Projected traffic16,766 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts carry?

About 16,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans ST over Kinzie RR & Muni Sts?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.