Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 1.3 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016095000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Blvd over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.