US Bridges

Center ST over Harvey DR Canal

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25M S 159th St. · Structure no. 016711800000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Harvey DR Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Center ST over Harvey DR Canal in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesHarvey DR Canal
Location0.25M S 159th St.
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59722, -87.64509
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center ST over Harvey DR Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over Harvey DR Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Center ST over Harvey DR Canal carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Harvey DR Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Center ST over Harvey DR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.