US Bridges

Orchard Place over Willow Creek

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Cook County, Illinois · 250 Ft N of Il 72 · Structure no. 016685000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Place over Willow Creek is a concrete frame carrying Orchard Place over Willow Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrchard Place
CrossesWillow Creek
Location250 Ft N of Il 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9986, -87.88279
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Orchard Place over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Place over Willow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Place over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Place over Willow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Place over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.