Beckwith RD over N Br Chicago River

Fair Condition75 years old5,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.7 M W Harms P13
CarriesBeckwith RD
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Coordinates42.05062, -87.78107

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area767.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016306200000000

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