US Bridges

Madison ST over Des Plaines River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M W Il 43 · Structure no. 016281300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison ST over Des Plaines River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,130 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesMadison ST
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location1.2 M W Il 43
Coordinates41.87916, -87.82778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,130 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Madison ST over Des Plaines River built?

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

What condition is Madison ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Madison ST over Des Plaines River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.