Touhy AVE over Des Plaines River
Fair Condition71 years old27,600 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Location | 0.3 M E I-294 |
| Carries | Touhy AVE |
| Crosses | Des Plaines River |
| Coordinates | 42.01029, -87.86184 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 187.0 ft (57 m) |
| Max Span | 58.1 ft (17.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 65.0 ft (19.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 1128.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 5 |
| Year Built | 1955 (reconstructed 2017) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 27,600 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 5% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 623 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 016082900000000 |