US Bridges

S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 12650 S & 3050 E · Structure no. 016652800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Carondolet Av
CrossesWolf Lake Channel
Location12650 S & 3050 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66485, -87.54956
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Carondolet Av over Wolf Lake Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.