Chicago AVE over Desplaines River
Fair Condition96 years old7,950 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Location | E Of 1st AVE |
| Carries | Chicago AVE |
| Crosses | Desplaines River |
| Coordinates | 41.89376, -87.83331 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 203.1 ft (61.9 m) |
| Max Span | 65.6 ft (20 m) |
| Deck Width | 56.1 ft (17.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 1058.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1930 (reconstructed 1989) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 7,950 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 2% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 016086300000000 |