143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.75 W Central P3 · Structure no. 016306900000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 4 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,443 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 143rd ST over Br of Tinley 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 143rd ST over Br of Tinley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.