US Bridges

111th ST over Stoney Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.0 M W of Il 7 · Structure no. 016255400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th ST over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 111th ST over Stoney Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries111th ST
CrossesStoney Creek
Location1.0 M W of Il 7
Coordinates41.68921, -87.83011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,706 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 111th ST over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th ST over Stoney 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 111th ST over Stoney Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 111th ST over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 111th ST over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.