Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.05 M S US 30 · Structure no. 016250500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,281 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns Governors Hwy-Pula over Butterfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.