US Bridges

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N Il 68 · Structure no. 016277400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (elmhurst R
CrossesWheeling Drn Ditch
Location0.3 M N Il 68
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.14254, -87.93659
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,332 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Wheeling Drn Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (elmhurst R over Wheeling Drn Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.