Central Ave. over San.drain.&ship Can.

Fair Condition56 years old9,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.15m.n.of I-55
CarriesCentral Ave.
CrossesSan.drain.&ship Can.
Coordinates41.81986, -87.76305

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length3430.1 ft (1045.5 m)
Max Span240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Deck Width65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Area20700.9 sq m
Main Spans33
Year Built1970 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016324000000000

Nearby Bridges