Brandon Road over Des Plaines River

Poor Condition94 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
LocationBrandon Road&desp Rv
CarriesBrandon Road
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.50239, -88.10453

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Max Span150.9 ft (46 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area437.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099990300000000

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