US Bridges

Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.05 M S 127th ST · Structure no. 016281000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,231 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long.

CarriesKedzie Ave
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.05 M S 127th ST
Coordinates41.66143, -87.69974
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,231 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 Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kedzie Ave over Stoney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Kedzie Ave over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.