US Bridges

FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S North P20 · Structure no. 016761500000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1033 (hirsch S
CrossesAddison CR
Location0.3 M S North P20
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.90322, -87.89041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1033 (hirsch S over Addison CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.