Lake Shore Drive over Main Br Chicago Riv

Poor Condition89 years old102,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location402 N & 520 E
CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesMain Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.88853, -87.61417

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length352.4 ft (107.4 m)
Max Span264.1 ft (80.5 m)
Deck Width107.3 ft (32.7 m)
Deck Area3512.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic102,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016603000000000

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