Western AVE over N Br Chicago River

Fair Condition53 years old28,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location3000 N & 2400 W
CarriesWestern AVE
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Coordinates41.93633, -87.68800

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length315.3 ft (96.1 m)
Max Span125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Deck Width100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Area2931.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1973 (reconstructed 2016)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016607000000000

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