Washington ST over S Br Chicago Riv

Poor Condition113 years old9,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location384 W Washington
CarriesWashington ST
CrossesS Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.88319, -87.63847

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length305.4 ft (93.1 m)
Max Span197.2 ft (60.1 m)
Deck Width57.4 ft (17.5 m)
Deck Area1629.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1913 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016605300000000

Nearby Bridges

Madison ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Fair Randolph ST over Union Sta Trks 0.1 mi Fair Randolph ST over S.br.chicago River 0.1 mi Poor Madison Street over Union Sta Track 0.1 mi Good Washington Street over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Poor Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive 0.1 mi Good Fau-1405 (lake St) over S Br Chicago Riv 0.2 mi Poor W Monroe ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.2 mi Fair Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive 0.2 mi Good Canal Street over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Poor