US Bridges

Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N 183rd ST · Structure no. 016261400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,847 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesCrawford Ave
CrossesCal Union Ditch Trib
Location0.8 M N 183rd ST
Coordinates41.56647, -87.71376
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,847 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Crawford Ave over Cal Union Ditch Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.