Busse Highway over Praire Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.4 M SE US 14 · Structure no. 016023900000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Busse Highway over Praire Creek is a concrete slab carrying Busse Highway over Praire Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Busse Highway over Praire Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Busse Highway over Praire Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Busse Highway over Praire Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Busse Highway over Praire Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Busse Highway over Praire Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.