S Canal ST over BNSF RR
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1600 S & 500 W · Structure no. 016628300000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Canal ST over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying S Canal ST over BNSF RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,675 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 S Canal ST over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S Canal ST over BNSF RR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S Canal ST over BNSF RR carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S Canal ST over BNSF RR?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns S Canal ST over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.