US Bridges

Harlem Ave over Hickory CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.66 M S US 30 P21 · Structure no. 016500000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlem Ave over Hickory CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Harlem Ave over Hickory CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarlem Ave
CrossesHickory CR
Location0.66 M S US 30 P21
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49666, -87.79031
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 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 inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Harlem Ave over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlem Ave over Hickory CR 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 Harlem Ave over Hickory CR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harlem Ave over Hickory CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Harlem Ave over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.