US Bridges

Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · E US 45 (milwaukee) · Structure no. 016027300000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPalatine EB Frnt R
CrossesDes Plaines River
LocationE US 45 (milwaukee)
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10852, -87.888
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.