US Bridges

Central Av over Butterfield CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M N US 30 P21 · Structure no. 016744700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Av over Butterfield CR is a concrete culvert carrying Central Av over Butterfield CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Av
CrossesButterfield CR
Location0.8 M N US 30 P21
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51709, -87.74928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Central Av over Butterfield CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Av over Butterfield CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Central Av over Butterfield CR carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Av over Butterfield CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central Av over Butterfield CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.