US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M E Il 43 · Structure no. 016284200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,816 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesM Fk N Br Chgo Riv
Location0.8 M E Il 43
RouteState Highway 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13806, -87.80936
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2023)
Projected traffic21,816 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m).

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over M Fk N Br Chgo Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.