US Bridges

Central Street over North Shore Channel

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E of Green Bay · Structure no. 016694900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over North Shore Channel is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Central Street over North Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,747 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Street
CrossesNorth Shore Channel
Location0.6 MI E of Green Bay
Coordinates42.06422, -87.68707
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic9,747 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Central Street over North Shore Channel built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Street over North Shore Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does Central Street over North Shore Channel carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Central Street over North Shore Channel?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over North Shore Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.