Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Green BAYP6 · Structure no. 016695300000000
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Chi Met San Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.