Willow RD over Skokie River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.4 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016081800000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow RD over Skokie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over Skokie River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,968 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow RD over Skokie River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Willow RD over Skokie River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Willow RD over Skokie River carry?
About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Willow RD over Skokie River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Willow RD over Skokie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.