Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.7 M S 187th · Structure no. 016281600000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reigel RD over Butterfield 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,777 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reigel RD over Butterfield 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Reigel RD over Butterfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.