Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E of US-45 · Structure no. 016325800000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,258 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River carry?
About 34,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Lake-Cook Road over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.