US Bridges

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .5 M S Palatine RD · Structure no. 016055800000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (elmhurst R
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location.5 M S Palatine RD
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10812, -87.93676
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (elmhurst R over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.