31st ST over Des Plaines River

Good Condition98 years old11,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2.4 M E US 45
Carries31st ST
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.83538, -87.82772

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length253.3 ft (77.2 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area1412.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016087000000000

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