US Bridges

FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.35 E Burnham P2 · Structure no. 016308200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 71 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,141 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-1635 (steger R
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.35 E Burnham P2
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47024, -87.53272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,141 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-1635 (steger R over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.