US Bridges

Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S of US 45 · Structure no. 016253300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 72 (higgins RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.2 M S of US 45
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99698, -87.87946
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic16,665 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 (higgins RD 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 Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 (higgins RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.