Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks
PoorCook County, Illinois · Kinzie to Wayman St. · Structure no. 016627800000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks carry?
About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks?
The structure is 502 ft (153.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Halsted Street over Kinzie ST RR Tracks?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.