US Bridges

Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 157 Ft W Il Rt 83 · Structure no. 016311100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWeiland Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location157 Ft W Il Rt 83
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15189, -87.95734
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Weiland Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.