Il 171 (1st Ave) over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition95 years old20,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.7 M N Il 64
CarriesIl 171 (1st Ave)
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.91907, -87.83534

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length193.6 ft (59 m)
Max Span65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Width63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Area1132.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016069700000000

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