South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water
PoorCook County, Illinois · Btwn Mich & Beaubien · Structure no. 016651100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 66 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns South Water ST over Lower Level S. Water?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.