Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W of 25th Ave · Structure no. 016748100000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Armitage Avenue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Armitage Avenue over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.