US Bridges

Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Crawford Av · Structure no. 016095100000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,998 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 83 (147th St)
CrossesMidlothian Creek
Location0.5 M E Crawford Av
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62564, -87.71313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2023)
Projected traffic19,998 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Il 83 (147th St) over Midlothian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.