Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.18 M N Howard · Structure no. 016695700000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,736 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 73 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Avenue over Cta Skokie Swift?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.