Harrison ST over S Br Chicago River

Fair Condition66 years old2,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location600 S & 322 W
CarriesHarrison ST
CrossesS Br Chicago River
Coordinates41.87445, -87.63615

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length278.9 ft (85 m)
Max Span210.0 ft (64 m)
Deck Width68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Area1,785 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,550 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016602500000000

Nearby Bridges

Congress Parkway over Franklin St&wacker 0.1 mi Fair I-290 Ike over S Br Chicago River 0.1 mi Fair I-290 Ike(congress over Between Riv & Po 0.1 mi Poor I-290 Ike over Canal ST Thru Despl 0.1 mi Fair Harrison Street over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Poor I-290 Ike Congress over Thru Post Office 0.2 mi Poor Wacker DR SB Upper over Wacker DR SB Lower 0.2 mi Good Canal ST over Land 0.2 mi Poor Van Buren ST over S Br Chicago River 0.2 mi Poor Van Buren Street over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Fair