US Bridges

Sylvan Road over Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · West of Sheridan · Structure no. 016704200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Road over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sylvan Road over Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Road
CrossesCreek
LocationWest of Sheridan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.14456, -87.7621
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sylvan Road over Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Sylvan Road over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.