Oakton ST over N Br Chicago River

Fair Condition98 years old27,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 M E Il 43
CarriesOakton ST
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Coordinates42.02643, -87.79201

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Area556.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016055500000000

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