US Bridges

Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 2.1 M S I-55 · Structure no. 016264600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesWillow Springs RD
CrossesI & M Canal - Old
Location2.1 M S I-55
Coordinates41.73338, -87.87876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,261 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs RD over I & M Canal - Old?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.