Canal Street over Union Station Tracks

Poor Condition100 years old5,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location500 W & 0 N/s - 130s
CarriesCanal Street
CrossesUnion Station Tracks
Coordinates41.88021, -87.63964

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length851.0 ft (259.4 m)
Max Span41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area3164.7 sq m
Main Spans23
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016651600000000

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