Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.15 M N US 34 P20 · Structure no. 016680000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barrypoint RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Barrypoint RD over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.