West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River
GoodCook County, Illinois · .2M E. of US45 · Structure no. 016325100000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River 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 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Avenue over Desplaines 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 West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Avenue over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.