US Bridges

Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.20 MI N 123rd ST · Structure no. 016627900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKostner Avenue
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.20 MI N 123rd ST
Coordinates41.67252, -87.7293
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Kostner Avenue over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.