Ashland AVE over Little Cal River

Good Condition96 years old9,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.01 M N Thornton RD
CarriesAshland AVE
CrossesLittle Cal River
Coordinates41.63920, -87.66014

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length238.5 ft (72.7 m)
Max Span59.4 ft (18.1 m)
Deck Width63.3 ft (19.3 m)
Deck Area1403.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,900 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016030100000000

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