US Bridges

Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M S 183rd · Structure no. 016062300000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVincennes Ave
CrossesThorn Creek
Location0.7 M S 183rd
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55043, -87.62005
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic7,525 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Vincennes Ave over Thorn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vincennes Ave over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.