US Bridges

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M S US 14 · Structure no. 016266600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (elmhurst R
CrossesWellers Creek
Location0.8 M S US 14
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05525, -87.94082
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wellers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.