Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River
GoodCook County, Illinois · 2.2 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016265100000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River carry?
About 23,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Belmont Ave over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.