Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M N US 6 · Structure no. 016080300000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Grove Ave over Little Cal Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.