16th Street over Thorn Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Ashland Ave · Structure no. 016675500000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Thorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 16th Street over Thorn Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Thorn Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is 16th Street over Thorn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Thorn Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Thorn Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Thorn Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.