US Bridges

Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 M W I-294 · Structure no. 016260100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,352 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 62 (oakton St)
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.4 M W I-294
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02495, -87.87526
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,352 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 62 (oakton St) over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.