Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.3 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016053400000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,956 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv carry?
About 31,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Willow RD over W F N Br Chicago Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.