US Bridges

Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1M E Wolf Road · Structure no. 016322900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHintz Road
CrossesWheeling Drn Ditch
Location0.1M E Wolf Road
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12508, -87.90751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2022)
Projected traffic11,009 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Hintz Road over Wheeling Drn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.