Howard ST over N Shore Channel

Fair Condition75 years old15,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2.7 M E I-94
CarriesHoward ST
CrossesN Shore Channel
Coordinates42.01913, -87.71052

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length225.4 ft (68.7 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Area1174.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016071900000000

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