Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Il 1 · Structure no. 016091900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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.
It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,766 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.