US Bridges

W Front RD over Palatine Road

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016253000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Front RD over Palatine Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesW Front RD
CrossesPalatine Road
Location1.3 M W of US 45
Coordinates42.10985, -87.91582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 W 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 W Front RD over Palatine Road 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 December 2024.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns W Front RD over Palatine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.