Harlem AVE NB Ill over San & Ship Canal

Poor Condition95 years old35,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.1 M N I55
CarriesHarlem AVE NB Ill
CrossesSan & Ship Canal
Coordinates41.80138, -87.80218

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length456.4 ft (139.1 m)
Max Span224.1 ft (68.3 m)
Deck Width72.8 ft (22.2 m)
Deck Area3088.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number016031500000000

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