US Bridges

E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 2000 Ft S Ill Rt 62 · Structure no. 016754100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Briarwood Drive
CrossesHiggins Creek
Location2000 Ft S Ill Rt 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03193, -87.96587
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns E Briarwood Drive over Higgins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.