US Bridges

Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 S Il 68 · Structure no. 016259800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (waukegan)
CrossesRR - UP
Location1.4 S Il 68
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12158, -87.81226
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,786 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 (waukegan) over RR - UP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.