Franklin Ave over Silver Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.17 MI W I-294 · Structure no. 016681300000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Ave over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Franklin Ave over Silver Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Ave over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Ave over Silver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Ave over Silver Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Ave over Silver Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Franklin Ave over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.