US Bridges

Tower RD over Skokie River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E I-94 · Structure no. 016271600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over Skokie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower RD over Skokie River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTower RD
CrossesSkokie River
Location0.2 M E I-94
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11594, -87.77411
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Tower RD over Skokie River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD over Skokie 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Tower RD over Skokie River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD over Skokie River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD over Skokie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.