US Bridges

Il 58 over Des Plaines River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016277200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 58 over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 58 over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,361 by 2046. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesIl 58
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.1 M E US 45
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates42.05446, -87.8877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,361 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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 58 over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 58 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 58 over Des Plaines River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 58 over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Il 58 over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.