18th ST over S Br Chicago River

Fair Condition59 years old5,650 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location301 W 18th ST
Carries18th ST
CrossesS Br Chicago River
Coordinates41.85772, -87.63565

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length241.5 ft (73.6 m)
Max Span181.4 ft (55.3 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area1663.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1967 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,650 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016601700000000

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