Western AVE over Cal Sg Chnl&rr&brdwy

Fair Condition60 years old5,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.5 M N Il 83
CarriesWestern AVE
CrossesCal Sg Chnl&rr&brdwy
Coordinates41.65290, -87.67989

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1116.8 ft (340.4 m)
Max Span245.7 ft (74.9 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area7046.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,750 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016077700000000

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