US Bridges

MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W Wolf RD · Structure no. 016761900000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMS4023 (armitage a
CrossesAddison Creek
Location0.1 MI W Wolf RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91417, -87.90529
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS4023 (armitage a over Addison 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 2023.

How much traffic does MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns MS4023 (armitage a over Addison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.