US Bridges

Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N 127th ST · Structure no. 016628100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesHoman Avenue
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.1 MI N 127th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66414, -87.7047
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Homan Avenue over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.