US 14 (caldwell Av over N Br Chicago River

Fair Condition91 years old13,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.8 M SE Il 43
CarriesUS 14 (caldwell Av
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Coordinates42.02578, -87.79273

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length68.2 ft (20.8 m)
Max Span33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Width79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Deck Area501.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,400 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016092800000000

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