Western Ave over Butterfield Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.4 N Vollmer RD · Structure no. 016077200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Ave over Butterfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Western Ave over Butterfield Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Western Ave over Butterfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Western Ave over Butterfield Creek carry?
About 5,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Ave over Butterfield Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Western Ave over Butterfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.