US Bridges

147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.7 MI W. Ill. 83 · Structure no. 016284600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,211 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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Carries147th ST
CrossesBaca Rio Ditch
Location1.7 MI W. Ill. 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62462, -87.77158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,211 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 147th ST over Baca Rio 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 147th ST over Baca Rio Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.