US Bridges

179th ST over Marley Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .55M W of Wolf RD · Structure no. 016327300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

179th ST over Marley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 179th ST over Marley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries179th ST
CrossesMarley Creek
Location.55M W of Wolf RD
Coordinates41.56414, -87.90085
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 179th ST over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 179th ST over Marley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 179th ST over Marley Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 179th ST over Marley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 179th ST over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.