US Bridges

Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .82 S of Lake Cook R · Structure no. 016246600000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib
Location.82 S of Lake Cook R
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1428, -88.03382
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Hicks RD over Buffalo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.