US Bridges

Wolf RD over Palatine RD

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.2 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016068000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Palatine RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf RD over Palatine RD in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWolf RD
CrossesPalatine RD
Location2.2 M S Il 68
Coordinates42.10948, -87.90766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$698,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf RD over Palatine RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Wolf RD over Palatine RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Palatine RD carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Palatine RD?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over Palatine RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.