Chicago Ave over Desplaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · E of 1st Ave · Structure no. 016086300000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chicago Ave over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Ave over Desplaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,313 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chicago Ave over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Chicago Ave over Desplaines 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Chicago Ave over Desplaines River carry?
About 7,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chicago Ave over Desplaines River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Chicago Ave over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.