Forest AVE over Des Plaines River
Fair Condition93 years old5,250 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Location | 0.2 M E 1st |
| Carries | Forest AVE |
| Crosses | Des Plaines River |
| Coordinates | 41.82811, -87.82629 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 222.1 ft (67.7 m) |
| Max Span | 55.1 ft (16.8 m) |
| Deck Width | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 663.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1933 (reconstructed 1983) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,250 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 8% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 823 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 016087400000000 |