US Bridges

E Front RD over Palatine Road

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016252900000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Front RD over Palatine Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Front RD over Palatine Road in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Front RD
CrossesPalatine Road
Location1.3 M W of US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10974, -87.91511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Front RD over Palatine Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is E Front RD over Palatine Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Front RD over Palatine Road carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E Front RD over Palatine Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E Front RD over Palatine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.