US Bridges

Violet LN over Butterfield CR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.25 M N US 30 P21 · Structure no. 016744600000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Violet LN over Butterfield CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Violet LN 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesViolet LN
CrossesButterfield CR
Location0.25 M N US 30 P21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51056, -87.71396
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic303 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 Violet LN over Butterfield CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Violet LN 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 Violet LN over Butterfield CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Violet LN over Butterfield CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Violet LN over Butterfield CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.