US Bridges

US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.8 N of Il 58 · Structure no. 016241800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,281 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45 (river Rd)
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location1.8 N of Il 58
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.07771, -87.89294
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,281 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 (river Rd) over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.