US Bridges

119th ST over Mill Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016283100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th ST over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 119th ST 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Carries119th ST
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.6 M E US 45
Coordinates41.67434, -87.84297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic985 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 119th ST over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is 119th ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does 119th ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 119th ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 119th ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.