US Bridges

107th ST over Crooked Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 016084700000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

107th ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 107th ST over Crooked Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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Carries107th ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.25 M W of US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.69583, -87.86084
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 107th ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 107th ST over Crooked 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 107th ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 107th ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 107th ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.