Il 72 (higgins RD over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition97 years old17,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.6 M SE I-294
CarriesIl 72 (higgins RD
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.98920, -87.85625

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length199.5 ft (60.8 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area1374.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016066500000000

Nearby Bridges

River RD over Willow CR 0.2 mi Good I-90 WB over Des Plaines River RD 0.3 mi Good I90 EB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv 0.3 mi Fair I90 EB (nw Toll) over Riv RD 0.3 mi Good I-90 Cash Toll Lan over Des Plaines River RD 0.3 mi Good Glen Lake DR over Willow CR 0.3 mi Fair I90 WB (nw Toll) over Des Plaines Riv 0.3 mi Good I- 90eb Rmp 2 Il17 over I-190 0.3 mi Good I-190 EB Jfk over Des Plaines River 0.4 mi Fair I-190 WB Jfk over I- 90 Toll & D P Riv 0.4 mi Poor