US Bridges

Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · NE Sec 7 T42N R10E · Structure no. 016771400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR is a concrete culvert carrying Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesBasswood ST
CrossesTrib of W Br Salt CR
LocationNE Sec 7 T42N R10E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.04228, -88.06644
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR built?

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

What condition is Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Basswood ST over Trib of W Br Salt CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.