9th Ave. over Silver Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.2M.S.OF IL-64 · Structure no. 016747500000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Ave. over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Ave. over Silver Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Ave. over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Ave. over Silver Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 9th Ave. over Silver Creek carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 9th Ave. over Silver Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Ave. over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.