Grand AVE over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition104 years old16,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2 M W Il 43
CarriesGrand AVE
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.92970, -87.84534

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length158.8 ft (48.4 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area1001.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016085500000000

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