207th Street over Butterfield CR
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 1.4 M E I57 P21 · Structure no. 016744500000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
207th Street over Butterfield CR is a concrete channel beam carrying 207th Street over Butterfield CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 207th Street over Butterfield CR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 207th Street over Butterfield CR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 207th Street over Butterfield CR carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 207th Street over Butterfield CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns 207th Street over Butterfield CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.