Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.3 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016063400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,502 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Cermak RD (22nd ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River carry?
About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Cermak RD (22nd ST over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.