US Bridges

123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · At Pulaski Rd. · Structure no. 016271300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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Carries123rd ST & Pulaski
CrossesStoney Creek
LocationAt Pulaski Rd.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66936, -87.71923
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,878 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 123rd ST & Pulaski 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns 123rd ST & Pulaski over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.