US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M W US 45 · Structure no. 016052500000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch is a concrete frame carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesWheeling Drn Dtch
Location0.6 M W US 45
RouteState Highway 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13951, -87.91775
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2023)
Projected traffic23,230 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Wheeling Drn Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.