US Bridges

Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 3.7 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016096400000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf RD
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location3.7 M S Il 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08819, -87.90769
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Wolf RD over Mcdonald 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wolf RD over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.