Washington Street over Desplaines River
FairLake County, Illinois · .2M E of Ill 21 · Structure no. 049011500000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over Desplaines River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 6 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,756 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Washington Street over Desplaines 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Desplaines River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Desplaines River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.