US Bridges

North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST

Good

Cook County, Illinois · Columbus to St.Clair · Structure no. 016650800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Water ST over L.L.North 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Water ST
CrossesL.L.North Water ST
LocationColumbus to St.Clair
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.88966, -87.62155
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST built?

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

What condition is North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST carry?

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

How long is North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Water ST over L.L.North Water ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.