Stony Island Ave over North Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.9 M S 186th · Structure no. 016304500000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stony Island Ave over North Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stony Island Ave over North Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 56 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stony Island Ave over North Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stony Island Ave over North 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Stony Island Ave over North Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stony Island Ave over North Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Stony Island Ave over North Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.