Wolf RD over Flag Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.9 M N 79th P10 · Structure no. 016301600000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf RD over Flag Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf RD over Flag Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf RD over Flag Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf RD over Flag Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Wolf RD over Flag Creek carry?
About 9,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolf RD over Flag Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf RD over Flag Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.