US Bridges

North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 400 N & 301E to 341E · Structure no. 016650700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Water ST
CrossesLwerlevel N Water ST
Location400 N & 301E to 341E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88961, -87.61956
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Water ST over Lwerlevel N 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST?

The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Water ST over Lwerlevel N Water ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.