US Bridges

Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.12 MI N 147th ST · Structure no. 016764700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Keystone 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKeystone Avenue
CrossesNatalie Creek
Location0.12 MI N 147th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62743, -87.71899
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek built?

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

What condition is Keystone 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 Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Avenue over Natalie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.