Washington BLVD over Des Plaines River

Poor Condition70 years old5,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.3 M W Il 43
CarriesWashington BLVD
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.88278, -87.83068

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length180.4 ft (55 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area1138.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016095000000000

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