US Bridges

US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .25 E of Seeger RD · Structure no. 016262400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS14 NW HWY
CrossesWeller Creek
Location.25 E of Seeger RD
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.04968, -87.90579
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US14 NW HWY over Weller 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 2024.

How much traffic does US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US14 NW HWY over Weller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.