Il 43 over N Br Chicago River
GoodLake County, Illinois · 0.3 M S of Il 60 · Structure no. 049019300000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 43 over N Br Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 over N Br Chicago River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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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 Il 43 over N Br Chicago River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 43 over N Br Chicago River 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 2022.
How much traffic does Il 43 over N Br Chicago River carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Il 43 over N Br Chicago River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Il 43 over N Br Chicago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.