Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.37 E Dixie Hy P24 · Structure no. 016309900000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 77 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Thornton Road over Midlothian 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton Road over Midlothian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.