A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 28,700 vehicles per day and is 68 years old (reconstructed in 2003).
Its sufficiency rating of 58.7 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 534 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
About 28,700 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 83 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1958
68 years old (rebuilt 2003)
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Deck)
Total Length
534 ft
162.8 m
Deck Width
83 ft
25.3 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
178 ft
longest unsupported section (54.3 m)
Traffic Lanes
6 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
28,700vehicles/day
41.71534°N, 87.53926°W
Steel Truss (Deck)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.