US Bridges

135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Il 53 · Structure no. 099695200000000

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

About this bridge

135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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Carries135th(EB)ST
CrossesE Br Desplaines Rvr
Location0.7 MI E Il 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64039, -88.0669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr 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(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr carry?

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

How long is 135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 135th(EB)ST over E Br Desplaines Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.