Howard ST over N Shore Channel
Fair Condition75 years old15,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Location | 2.7 M E I-94 |
| Carries | Howard ST |
| Crosses | N Shore Channel |
| Coordinates | 42.01913, -87.71052 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 9 (Excellent) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 225.4 ft (68.7 m) |
| Max Span | 86.9 ft (26.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 56.1 ft (17.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 1174.8 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1951 (reconstructed 1985) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 15,000 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | December 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 016071900000000 |