US Bridges

Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 M N 167th ST · Structure no. 016300400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesStuart Avenue
CrossesMarleys Creek
Location0.25 M N 167th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.5893, -87.88511
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart Avenue over Marleys 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart Avenue over Marleys Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.