US 41 over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition90 years old21,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Location0.7 M S Of Il 21
CarriesUS 41
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates42.38008, -87.91649

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width83.0 ft (25.3 m)
Deck Area1171.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number049002900000000

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