Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 1 M E I-294 · Structure no. 016260300000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,463 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence Ave 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River carry?
About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Ave over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.