US Bridges

Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1M E Torrence Av · Structure no. 016327700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,635 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long.

CarriesGlenwood-Lansing R
CrossesLansing Drain Ditch
Location1M E Torrence Av
Coordinates41.54281, -87.54093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,635 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Glenwood-Lansing R over Lansing Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.