Archer AVE over S Fk S Br Chi River

Fair Condition63 years old24,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location3100 S 1550 W P5c
CarriesArcher AVE
CrossesS Fk S Br Chi River
Coordinates41.83836, -87.66454

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length218.2 ft (66.5 m)
Max Span136.5 ft (41.6 m)
Deck Width92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Deck Area1882.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016607100000000

Nearby Bridges

I- 55 EB Elevated over S Br Chicago River 0.1 mi Fair I- 55 WB Elevated over S Br Chicago River 0.1 mi Fair I- 55 WB Stevenson over Lock ST 0.2 mi Fair I- 55 EB Stevenson over Lock ST 0.2 mi Fair I- 55 EB Stevenson over Loomis & Fuller Sts 0.4 mi Fair I- 55 WB Stevenson over Loomis & Fuller Sts 0.4 mi Good Ashland AVE over S Br Chicago River 0.5 mi Fair I- 55 WB Elevated over Ashland AVE Viaduct 0.5 mi Fair I- 55 EB Elevated over Ashland AVE Viaduct 0.5 mi Fair W. 29th Street over Private Property 0.5 mi Good