US Bridges

Il 60 over Des Plaines River

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.25 M E of Il 21 · Structure no. 049015600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 60 over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 60 over Des Plaines River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 38,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,027 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIl 60
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.25 M E of Il 21
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.24055, -87.9396
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,100 (2023)
Projected traffic33,027 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 60 over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 60 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 60 over Des Plaines River carry?

About 38,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il 60 over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 60 over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.