Cortland ST over N Br Chicago Riv

Poor Condition124 years old18,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1440 W Cortland
CarriesCortland ST
CrossesN Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.91704, -87.66381

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length222.1 ft (67.7 m)
Max Span128.0 ft (39 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area1238.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1902 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016601100000000

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