Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.3M E of 1st Ave · Structure no. 016047200000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,503 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Roosevelt 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Roosevelt RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.