US Bridges

Wilcox ST over Addison CR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.72 M E Manheim P20 · Structure no. 016657800000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox ST over Addison CR is a concrete culvert carrying Wilcox ST over Addison CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcox ST
CrossesAddison CR
Location0.72 M E Manheim P20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.87637, -87.86902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Wilcox ST over Addison CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Wilcox ST over Addison CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcox ST over Addison CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox ST over Addison CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox ST over Addison CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.