Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Green BAYP6 · Structure no. 016695200000000
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 117 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln ST over North Shore Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.