US Bridges

Central Ave over Tinley Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 N 135th ST P26 · Structure no. 016305300000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Tinley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Central Ave over Tinley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 84 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 6 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesTinley Creek
Location0.6 N 135th ST P26
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65689, -87.75791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Tinley Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Central Ave over Tinley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Tinley Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Tinley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Tinley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.