135th (wb) ST over E.B.Desplaines River
FairWill County, Illinois · 3/4 MI E Ill 53 · Structure no. 099300500000000
- 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 E.B.Desplaines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th (wb) ST over E.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 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 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 135th (wb) ST over E.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 E.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 E.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 E.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 E.B.Desplaines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.