US Bridges

US 14 (dempster ST over Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M E I-294 · Structure no. 016103300000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 (dempster ST over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 14 (dempster ST over Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 97 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,299 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14 (dempster ST
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 M E I-294
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03908, -87.8672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2023)
Projected traffic40,299 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 14 (dempster ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 14 (dempster ST over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 (dempster ST over Creek carry?

About 36,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 14 (dempster ST over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 (dempster ST over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.