US Bridges

Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 Mi.N.Of US 6 · Structure no. 016804600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndiana Avenue
CrossesCal.Union Drain Dtch
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of US 6
Coordinates41.60251, -87.61704
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Avenue over Cal.Union Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.