143rd Street over Tinley Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of Ridgeland · Structure no. 016325900000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
143rd Street over Tinley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 143rd Street over Tinley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,301 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 143rd Street over Tinley Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 143rd Street 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 143rd Street over Tinley Creek carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 143rd Street over Tinley Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 143rd Street over Tinley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.