US Bridges

167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 300 Ft. E. of I-294 · Structure no. 016328000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries167th Street
CrossesCalumet-Union Drain
Location300 Ft. E. of I-294
Coordinates41.58624, -87.67988
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 167th Street over Calumet-Union Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.