US Bridges

Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E of US 45 · Structure no. 016285600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fullerton Ave over Silver 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long.

CarriesFullerton Ave
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.7 M E of US 45
Coordinates41.92221, -87.87113
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Fullerton Ave over Silver 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Fullerton Ave over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.