US Bridges

Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E Mt Prospect · Structure no. 016242100000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,179 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 58 Evanston-El
CrossesWellers Creek
Location0.2 M E Mt Prospect
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04931, -87.91803
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2023)
Projected traffic28,179 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Il 58 Evanston-El over Wellers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.