US Bridges

FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.64M.W.OF Harlem Av · Structure no. 016321900000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,170 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1603 (151st ST
CrossesTinley Creek
Location1.64M.W.OF Harlem Av
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.61644, -87.82609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic17,170 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1603 (151st ST over Tinley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.