US Bridges

Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016058000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,856 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIl 62 Algonquin R
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.4 M W Il 59
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates42.12081, -88.20748
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2023)
Projected traffic25,856 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Il 62 Algonquin R over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.