US Bridges

Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 M N US 30 P21 · Structure no. 016302700000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeland Ave
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.25 M N US 30 P21
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50936, -87.77101
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2022)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ridgeland Ave over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.