US Bridges

Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.05 M W River RD · Structure no. 016251500000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKensington RD
CrossesMc Donald Creek
Location0.05 M W River RD
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08049, -87.89359
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington RD over Mc Donald 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 Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington RD over Mc Donald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.