US Bridges

Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .14 M W National Pr. · Structure no. 016620700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesThacker Street
CrossesTrib W Br of Salt CR
Location.14 M W National Pr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03583, -88.05316
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thacker Street over Trib W Br of Salt CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.