US Bridges

Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M W US 45 · Structure no. 016241400000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,461 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 19 (irving Par
CrossesBensenville DR Dtch
Location1 M W US 45
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95092, -87.90193
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2023)
Projected traffic36,461 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m).

Who owns Il 19 (irving Par over Bensenville DR Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.