US Bridges

Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N 143rd · Structure no. 016770100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesCreek Crossing Dri
CrossesLong Run Creek
Location0.1 MI N 143rd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63172, -87.90016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Crossing Dri over Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.