Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E.Of US 45 · Structure no. 016323100000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 73 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Wedgewood Drive over Addison 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wedgewood Drive over Addison Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.