US Bridges

US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of Wolf RD · Structure no. 016133500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,090 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Il 7 159th S
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 M W of Wolf RD
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.60049, -87.9008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,090 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 6 Il 7 159th S over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.