Michigan AVE over Main Br Chicago Riv

Poor Condition106 years old24,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location365 N Mchigan AVE
CarriesMichigan AVE
CrossesMain Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.88932, -87.62432

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length367.5 ft (112 m)
Max Span255.9 ft (78 m)
Deck Width91.9 ft (28 m)
Deck Area3,136 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number016603500000000

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