Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River
GoodCook County, Illinois · North Lemont · Structure no. 016252800000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lemont Road over Desplaines 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lemont Road over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.