US Bridges

East Ave over Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 300 N of 58th · Structure no. 016221700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East Ave over Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,432 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesEast Ave
CrossesDitch
Location300 N of 58th
Coordinates41.78621, -87.85871
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2018)
Projected traffic23,432 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 East Ave over Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave over Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Ave over Ditch carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns East Ave over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.