Joliet RD over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition126 years old10,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 M W Il 43
CarriesJoliet RD
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.81453, -87.80920

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length373.0 ft (113.7 m)
Max Span53.5 ft (16.3 m)
Deck Width69.2 ft (21.1 m)
Deck Area2399.1 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1982)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,550 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016039500000000

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