Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of Il 171 · Structure no. 099018500000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,173 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,952 by 2046. The structure is 3,173 ft (967.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R carry?
About 24,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R?
The structure is 3,173 ft (967.1 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Il 7 over S&s Canal/Des Plns R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.