US Bridges

Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7M E. Kedzie Av · Structure no. 016327100000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,806 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVollmer RD
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.7M E. Kedzie Av
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52805, -87.67959
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2022)
Projected traffic20,806 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vollmer RD over Butterfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Vollmer RD over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.