US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N Il 171 · Structure no. 016054000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,530 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2046. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesS&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv
Location0.1 M N Il 171
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73521, -87.88104
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,530 ft (466.3 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,261 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv?

The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over S&s&i&mcanals Dpl Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.