Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016052600000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 93 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Il 68 (dundee 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.