US Bridges

Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv

Good

Cook County, Illinois · West of IL-43 · Structure no. 016705500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrove ST
CrossesW Fk N Br Chi Riv
LocationWest of IL-43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.07522, -87.8006
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Grove ST over W Fk N Br Chi Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.