Monroe Street over Union Station Tracks

Fair Condition102 years old4,650 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location100s 400w To 500w
CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
Coordinates41.88057, -87.64091

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length228.3 ft (69.6 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Area1399.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1924 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,650 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016626600000000

Nearby Bridges

Canal Street over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Poor Adams Street over Union Station Trks 0.1 mi Good Madison Street over Union Sta Track 0.1 mi Good Canal ST over Union Station 0.1 mi Poor W Monroe ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Fair Madison ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.2 mi Fair Washington Street over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Poor Adams ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.2 mi Poor Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Good Wacker Drive over Lower Wacker Drive 0.2 mi Good