Ashland AVE over S Br Chicago River

Fair Condition88 years old23,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2605 S & 1600 W
CarriesAshland AVE
CrossesS Br Chicago River
Coordinates41.84523, -87.66588

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length315.0 ft (96 m)
Max Span224.7 ft (68.5 m)
Deck Width89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Area2630.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016600300000000

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