Washington Street over Union Station Tracks

Poor Condition113 years old9,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location100n 430w To 500w
CarriesWashington Street
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
Coordinates41.88318, -87.64048

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length146.3 ft (44.6 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Deck Area1074.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1913 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,600 (2023)
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 Number016627200000000

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