Foster AVE over N Shore Channel
Fair Condition91 years old19,100 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Location | 0.7 M W US 41 |
| Carries | Foster AVE |
| Crosses | N Shore Channel |
| Coordinates | 41.97578, -87.70486 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 147.6 ft (45 m) |
| Max Span | 65.0 ft (19.8 m) |
| Deck Width | 67.9 ft (20.7 m) |
| Deck Area | 931.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1935 (reconstructed 1984) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 19,100 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 3% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 424 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 016025100000000 |