US Bridges

FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek

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Cook County, Illinois · .15 M N Dempster ST · Structure no. 016301300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,838 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-2723 (potter R
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.15 M N Dempster ST
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04138, -87.85999
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,838 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie 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 FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU-2723 (potter R over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.