Brandon Road over Des Plaines River
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · Brandon Road&desp Rv · Structure no. 099990300000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandon Road over Des Plaines River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Brandon Road over Des Plaines River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,808 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brandon Road over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Brandon Road over Des Plaines River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Brandon Road over Des Plaines River carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Brandon Road over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Brandon Road over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.