189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 50FT W Burnham Ave · Structure no. 016712000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 189th Street over Lansing Drn Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.