Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N. of 175th ST · Structure no. 016310200000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,033 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kedzie Avenue over Prairie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek carry?
About 20,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).
Who owns Kedzie Avenue over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.