West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough
GoodCook County, Illinois · .15M E.OFUS45 · Structure no. 016325000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,604 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Av over Desplaines R Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.