Il 43 over N Br Chicago River

Good Condition23 years old16,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Location0.3 M S Of Il 60
CarriesIl 43
CrossesN Br Chicago River
Coordinates42.23600, -87.87299

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length72.5 ft (22.1 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Area492.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built2003

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection622
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number049019300000000

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