US Bridges

Northwest HWY (ran over Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M SE US 45 · Structure no. 016094100000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest HWY (ran over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northwest HWY (ran over Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,877 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthwest HWY (ran
CrossesCreek
Location1 M SE US 45
Coordinates42.03794, -87.86995
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,877 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwest HWY (ran over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwest HWY (ran over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Northwest HWY (ran over Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northwest HWY (ran over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Northwest HWY (ran over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.