Joliet RD over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016039500000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joliet RD over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joliet RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joliet RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Joliet RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Joliet RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 10,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Joliet RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Joliet RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.