US Bridges

167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .05M E of 76th Ave · Structure no. 016400200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,676 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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Carries167th Street
Crosses76th Ave Ditch
Location.05M E of 76th Ave
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5889, -87.80366
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2022)
Projected traffic7,676 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 76th Ave Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 167th Street over 76th Ave Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.