US Bridges

Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016282600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesIl 83 (cal Sag RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 M E US 45
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates41.68296, -87.85154
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,413 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Il 83 (cal Sag RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.