US Bridges

Madison ST over Addison Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016104200000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Addison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Madison ST over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMadison ST
CrossesAddison Creek
Location0.7 M E US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87821, -87.86904
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison ST over Addison Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison ST over Addison 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Madison ST over Addison Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Addison Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over Addison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.