N Wells ST over Main Br Chicago Riv

Fair Condition104 years old10,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location200 W & 309 N
CarriesN Wells ST
CrossesMain Br Chicago Riv
Coordinates41.88777, -87.63397

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length379.3 ft (115.6 m)
Max Span268.0 ft (81.7 m)
Deck Width71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Area2531.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number016605400000000

Nearby Bridges

Wells ST over Parking Area 0.0 mi Fair N Lasalle ST over Main Br Chicago Rv 0.1 mi Poor Lasalle St. over Parking Area 0.1 mi Poor Franklin-orleans S over Main Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Poor Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel 0.1 mi Poor Lasalle Street over Trolley Car Tunnel 0.1 mi Fair Lake Street over Union Station Rr Trk 0.1 mi Good N Clark ST over Main Br Chicago Riv 0.2 mi Poor Clark ST over Parking Area 0.2 mi Fair Orleans ST over Kinzie Rr & Muni Sts 0.2 mi Fair