Jackson ST over Des Plaines River

Poor Condition94 years old2,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location1.5 Mi No. Of I-80
CarriesJackson ST
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.53151, -88.08384

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length375.0 ft (114.3 m)
Max Span166.0 ft (50.6 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area1394.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,550 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099023900000000

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