US Bridges

Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · Meadow & Chi Rv P14 · Structure no. 016826200000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv is a concrete frame carrying Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeadow RD
CrossesN Br Chicago Riv
LocationMeadow & Chi Rv P14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12994, -87.82816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow RD over N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.