US Bridges

US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N 107th ST · Structure no. 016276700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,825 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 45 (lagrange RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.3 M N 107th ST
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates41.69963, -87.85594
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,825 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked 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 US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 45 (lagrange RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.