US Bridges

Halsted ST over Thorn Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M N of US 30 · Structure no. 016254500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsted ST over Thorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsted ST over Thorn Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,121 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHalsted ST
CrossesThorn Creek
Location0.6 M N of US 30
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51396, -87.63559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,121 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Halsted ST over Thorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Halsted ST over Thorn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Halsted ST over Thorn Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Halsted ST over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Halsted ST over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.