US Bridges

Il 64 over Des Plaines River

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M W of Il 43 · Structure no. 016303500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 64 over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 64 over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,723 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 106 ft wide.

CarriesIl 64
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location1 M W of Il 43
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.90851, -87.82503
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,200 (2023)
Projected traffic42,723 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 64 over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 64 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 64 over Des Plaines River carry?

About 41,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 64 over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Il 64 over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.