Il 43 SB Harlem A over San & Ship Canal

Poor Condition60 years old35,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.1 M N I-55
CarriesIl 43 SB Harlem A
CrossesSan & Ship Canal
Coordinates41.80138, -87.80218

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length448.8 ft (136.8 m)
Max Span250.7 ft (76.4 m)
Deck Width50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Area2120.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016099100000000

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