US Bridges

Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.68M.N.OF Central · Structure no. 016255200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolf Rd.
CrossesFeehanville Ditch
Location0.68M.N.OF Central
Coordinates42.07502, -87.90771
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 inspectionMay 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Rd. over Feehanville 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Wolf Rd. over Feehanville Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.