US Bridges

Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 6200W-16900S P3 · Structure no. 016815000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR is a concrete culvert carrying Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesGaynelle RD
CrossesMidlothian CR
Location6200W-16900S P3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5845, -87.76959
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gaynelle RD over Midlothian CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.