Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River
PoorLake County, Illinois · 0.19 MI N Il 173 · Structure no. 049900000000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Vanpatten Woods Ro over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).