ADAMS STREET
OWNER: City of Chicago
LOCATION: Chicago, Ill.
VALUE: $3.8 Million
The work consisted of the removal and replacement of the Adams Street Bridge over the Kennedy Expressway and an adjacent entrance ramp bridge. The work had to be completed with a minimum of disruption to both the expressway traffic that passed underneath and the surrounding urban community that included high rise condominiums as well as a 100 year old parish church and school. Much of the work had to be undertaken at night and on off hours.
After the entire superstructure was completely removed, portions of the existing piers and abutments were removed and replaced at a slightly higher elevation. This allowed for added expressway clearance under the new superstructure. A decorative parapet fascia that included flag porticos gave an architectural flair to both bridges.
The work was completed on time and on budget.