US Bridges

N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 5600 W & 2000 N · Structure no. 016654700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Central Ave
CrossesMetra & Armitage Ave
Location5600 W & 2000 N
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91699, -87.76571
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,665 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns N. Central Ave over Metra & Armitage Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.