Palatine RD over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.1 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016053000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palatine RD over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palatine RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,329 by 2046. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Palatine RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Palatine 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Palatine RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 33,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Palatine RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Palatine RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.