US Bridges

135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 M.E. Ill 53 · Structure no. 099300200000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,392 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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Carries135th (wb) ST
CrossesW.B.Desplaines River
Location0.4 M.E. Ill 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64027, -88.07229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,392 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 135th (wb) ST over W.B.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 135th (wb) ST over W.B.Desplaines River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.