US Bridges

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.8 M W Il 59 · Structure no. 016281100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

CarriesIl 68 (dundee Rd)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8 M W Il 59
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates42.11033, -88.21169
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2023)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring 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 Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Il 68 (dundee Rd) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.