US Bridges

Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.3 M NE of Il 1 · Structure no. 016079300000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 104 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,424 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChicago Heights RD
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location1.3 M NE of Il 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54453, -87.62693
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2023)
Projected traffic7,424 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield 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 Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chicago Heights RD over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.