US Bridges

Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 M N I-80 · Structure no. 016240200000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 34,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,138 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 43 (harlem Ave
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.1 M N I-80
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55318, -87.79264
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,200 (2023)
Projected traffic34,138 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 34,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Il 43 (harlem Ave over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.