US Bridges

ST Charles RD over Addison Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016271400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Charles RD over Addison Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST Charles RD over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,807 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Charles RD
CrossesAddison Creek
Location0.7 M E US 45
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.88714, -87.87051
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,807 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 ST Charles RD over Addison Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Charles RD over Addison 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 2021.

How much traffic does ST Charles RD over Addison Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Charles RD over Addison Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns ST Charles RD over Addison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.