US Bridges

Villa ST over Willow Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .05 E Kaneco Line · Structure no. 016252300000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Villa ST over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Villa ST over Willow Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,808 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVilla ST
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.05 E Kaneco Line
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02868, -88.26208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,808 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Villa ST over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Villa ST over Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Villa ST over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Villa ST over Willow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Villa ST over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.