Rand RD over Des Plaines River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M NW Dempster RD · Structure no. 016036200000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rand RD over Des Plaines River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rand RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,220 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rand RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rand RD over Des Plaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rand RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rand RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Rand RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.