Congress Parkway over Franklin St&wacker

Fair Condition72 years old76,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
LocationEast Of Chicago Riv
CarriesCongress Parkway
CrossesFranklin St&wacker
Coordinates41.87555, -87.63584

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length327.4 ft (99.8 m)
Max Span83.3 ft (25.4 m)
Deck Width102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Deck Area3113.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic76,900 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge7
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016045800000000

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