US Bridges

FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4M.S.OF 135th St. · Structure no. 016322500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-2831 (kedzie a
CrossesMidlothian Creek
Location0.4M.S.OF 135th St.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.64039, -87.69887
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
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 inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns FAU-2831 (kedzie a over Midlothian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.