Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S US 6 · Structure no. 016281400000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Wood ST over Cal Union Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.