FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.03 M W Wolf P10 · Structure no. 016306400000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek carry?
About 5,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-1552 Grmn Ch R over Flag Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.