US Bridges

Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.18 M N Howard P6 · Structure no. 016695600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Ave
CrossesCta Skokie Swift
Location0.18 M N Howard P6
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02199, -87.68041
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$629,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Ave over Cta Skokie Swift?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.