US Bridges

127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2 M E Il 50 · Structure no. 016100800000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 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 6 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,412 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long.

Carries127th ST Burr Oak
CrossesStony Creek
Location2 M E Il 50
Coordinates41.66236, -87.70197
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2023)
Projected traffic21,412 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns 127th ST Burr Oak over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.