Burnham AVE over Calumet River

Fair Condition85 years old10,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.01 M N Of 170th ST
CarriesBurnham AVE
CrossesCalumet River
Coordinates41.58670, -87.53945

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length161.1 ft (49.1 m)
Max Span52.8 ft (16.1 m)
Deck Width68.6 ft (20.9 m)
Deck Area1026.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 2000)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016080700000000

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