US Bridges

Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.12 MI N 147th ST · Structure no. 016764500000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKeeler Avenue
CrossesNatalie Creek
Location0.12 MI N 147th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62732, -87.72266
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Keeler Avenue over Natalie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.