Canal ST over Union Station

Poor Condition100 years old5,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location500w & 200s To 300s
CarriesCanal ST
CrossesUnion Station
Coordinates41.87885, -87.63958

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length423.6 ft (129.1 m)
Max Span42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Width100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Area3937.6 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016651500000000

Nearby Bridges

Adams Street over Union Station Trks 0.0 mi Good Jackson Boulevard over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Good Jackson BLVD over S Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Poor Canal Street over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Poor Canal Street over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Poor Adams ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Poor Monroe Street over Union Station Tracks 0.1 mi Fair W Monroe ST over S Br Chicago Riv 0.1 mi Fair Van Buren Street over Union Station Tracks 0.2 mi Fair Van Buren ST over S Br Chicago River 0.2 mi Poor