Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · See Remarks · Structure no. 016770000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 49 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Wheeler Drive over Tinley 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Drive over Tinley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.