US Bridges

Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of Torrence · Structure no. 016254100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,747 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesSauk Trail
CrossesLansing Drn. Ditch
Location0.3 M E of Torrence
Coordinates41.49193, -87.55515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,747 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch 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 Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Sauk Trail over Lansing Drn. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.