US Bridges

Il 22 over Des Plaines River

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.75 M E US 45 · Structure no. 049020000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 22 over Des Plaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 22 over Des Plaines River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,008 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIl 22
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.75 M E US 45
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.20046, -87.91885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,008 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 22 over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 22 over Des Plaines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Il 22 over Des Plaines River carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 22 over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il 22 over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.