US Bridges

Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St.

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 630W.&400N.TO 320N. · Structure no. 016633600000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St. in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2046. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDesplaines ST
CrossesRR Tracks-Wayman St.
Location630W.&400N.TO 320N.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88889, -87.64428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$868,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St. carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St.?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Desplaines ST over RR Tracks-Wayman St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.