Palatine WB Frnt R over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition101 years old4,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
LocationE US 45 (milwaukee)
CarriesPalatine WB Frnt R
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates42.10942, -87.88802

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length159.1 ft (48.5 m)
Max Span54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area562.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1925 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016027200000000

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