Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST
FairCook County, Illinois · 300E& 400N.TO 500N. · Structure no. 016633800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 591 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,361 by 2046. The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long and 110 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST?
The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus DR over Lower E North Water ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.