US Bridges

Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2.5 M N US 30 · Structure no. 016240900000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 5 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,210 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 1 (halsted ST
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location2.5 M N US 30
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54234, -87.63599
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2023)
Projected traffic21,210 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 (halsted ST over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.