US Bridges

Wolf RD over Addison Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Il 64 · Structure no. 016242300000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Addison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wolf RD over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf RD
CrossesAddison Creek
Location0.2 M N Il 64
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91058, -87.90333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wolf RD over Addison Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Wolf RD over Addison 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Addison Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Addison Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over Addison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.