US Bridges

Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.22 M N Knsngton P5 · Structure no. 016754000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR is a steel culvert carrying Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBurning Bush Lane
CrossesMcdonald CR
Location0.22 M N Knsngton P5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08284, -87.89909
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Burning Bush Lane over Mcdonald CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.