US Bridges

Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd)

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016281200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd) in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,542 by 2046. The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPalatine RD
CrossesIl 83 (elmhurst Rd)
Location0.5 M S Il 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10975, -87.93677
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2022)
Projected traffic34,542 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd) 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 Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd) carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd)?

The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Palatine RD over Il 83 (elmhurst Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.