Van Buren Street over Union Station Tracks

Fair Condition106 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location400s 400w To 500w
CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
Coordinates41.87679, -87.63803

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length391.7 ft (119.4 m)
Max Span50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Width65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Area2399.9 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
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 Number016627100000000

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