US Bridges

Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Ill RTE 7 · Structure no. 016770500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Run Drive
CrossesLong Run Creek
Location0.5 MI E Ill RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63314, -87.90369
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Run Drive over Long Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Long Run Drive over Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.