US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M W US 14 · Structure no. 016273200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,443 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesRR - UP
Location0.1 M W US 14
RouteState Highway 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13343, -88.09474
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,443 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over RR - UP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.