Il 137 over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition93 years old24,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Location0.3 M E Of Il 21
CarriesIl 137
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates42.30591, -87.95503

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length155.8 ft (47.5 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area983.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1933 (reconstructed 1974)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number049006300000000

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