Il 171 SB First Av over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition62 years old40,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.2 M W I-55
CarriesIl 171 SB First Av
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.79471, -87.82443

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length527.9 ft (160.9 m)
Max Span146.0 ft (44.5 m)
Deck Width47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Area2333.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic40,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016048300000000

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