US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.4 M N Palatine RD · Structure no. 016266800000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch 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 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 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,371 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 82 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch carry?
About 28,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 Il 21 Milw.A over Wheeling Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.