Roosevelt RD over S Br Chicago River

Poor Condition98 years old26,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location230 W. Roosevelt Rd.
CarriesRoosevelt RD
CrossesS Br Chicago River
Coordinates41.86725, -87.63514

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length262.5 ft (80 m)
Max Span204.1 ft (62.2 m)
Deck Width89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Area2,192 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016604700000000

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