Il 173 over Des Plaines River

Good Condition97 years old11,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Location0.2 M E Of US 41
CarriesIl 173
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates42.46536, -87.94288

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Area433.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection721
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number049005900000000

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