US Bridges

Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 4 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016102400000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesLake Cook RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4 M W Il 59
Coordinates42.15428, -88.21199
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cook RD over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lake Cook RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.