US Bridges

Forestway DR over Ditch

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.13 M N of Willow · Structure no. 016230900000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forestway DR over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Forestway DR over Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesForestway DR
CrossesDitch
Location0.13 M N of Willow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10297, -87.75805
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Forestway DR over Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestway DR over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Forestway DR over Ditch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Forestway DR over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Forestway DR over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.