Central RD over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · .5 M W I-294 · Structure no. 016055100000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central RD over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 56 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Central RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Central 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Central RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Central RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Central RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.