US Bridges

Western Ave over Midlothian CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.4 M S of 127th ST · Structure no. 016241300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave over Midlothian CR is a concrete culvert carrying Western Ave over Midlothian CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Ave
CrossesMidlothian CR
Location1.4 M S of 127th ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64368, -87.67996
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2022)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Western Ave over Midlothian CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave over Midlothian CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Western Ave over Midlothian CR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave over Midlothian CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Western Ave over Midlothian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.