US Bridges

Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · .25 M.W. Wolf RD · Structure no. 016325400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Mcdonald RD
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location.25 M.W. Wolf RD
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09518, -87.91318
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2022)
Projected traffic6,515 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek built?

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

What condition is Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Mcdonald RD over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.