US Bridges

191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.01M W. Burnham Ave · Structure no. 016712200000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Carries191st Street
CrossesLansing Drn Ditch
Location0.01M W. Burnham Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54827, -87.53939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 191st Street over Lansing Drn Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.