Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 500 Ft N. SW HWY · Structure no. 016305400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Avenue over Stony 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Avenue over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.