US Bridges

Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S 103rd ST · Structure no. 016032200000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 5 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 40,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,511 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (harlem Ave
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.3 M S 103rd ST
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70004, -87.79787
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,400 (2023)
Projected traffic41,511 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek carry?

About 40,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.