US Bridges

RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 M W US 12 · Structure no. 016202300000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRR Ave/Darmstadt R
CrossesI- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc
Location1.4 M W US 12
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87289, -87.90954
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc 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 2024.

How much traffic does RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RR Ave/Darmstadt R over I- 88 Ew Toll-Il 110 Ckc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.