OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River
FairPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · .5M E of IL53 · Structure no. 099903000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 89% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2046. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is OR-43 Material Roa over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 89% are trucks.
How long is OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River?
The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns OR-43 Material Roa over Desplaines River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).