Fau-1405 (lake St) over S Br Chicago Riv

Poor Condition110 years old10,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location356 W Lake ST
CarriesFau-1405 (lake St)
CrossesS Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.88573, -87.63810

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length359.3 ft (109.5 m)
Max Span245.1 ft (74.7 m)
Deck Width69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Area2332.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1916 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,250 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016602900000000

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