Palatine EB Frnt R over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition61 years old4,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
LocationE US 45 (milwaukee)
CarriesPalatine EB Frnt R
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates42.10852, -87.88800

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length162.4 ft (49.5 m)
Max Span78.7 ft (24 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area574.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,250 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016027300000000

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