Ashland AVE over Little Cal River

Fair Condition96 years old17,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 N 138th ST
CarriesAshland AVE
CrossesLittle Cal River
Coordinates41.65196, -87.66049

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length290.0 ft (88.4 m)
Max Span58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Deck Width63.3 ft (19.3 m)
Deck Area1706.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,700 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016029500000000

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