US Bridges

Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.0 M E of Il 43 · Structure no. 016284400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWillow RD
CrossesM F N Br Chicago Riv
Location1.0 M E of Il 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10151, -87.77392
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2022)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over M F N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.