US Bridges

Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.25M.E.OF US-41 · Structure no. 049305600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,130 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWadsworth Rd.
CrossesDesplaines River
Location0.25M.E.OF US-41
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.42885, -87.93038
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,130 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River built?

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

What condition is Wadsworth Rd. 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 Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth Rd. over Desplaines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.