26th ST over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition97 years old13,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1.3 M W Il 43
Carries26th ST
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.84266, -87.82952

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length279.9 ft (85.3 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Area1578.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016101600000000

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