Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M NE US 30 · Structure no. 016267900000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek 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 Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Governors HWY over Butterfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.