US Bridges

163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .5M W of IL43 · Structure no. 016815300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries163rd St.
Crosses76th Av Ditch
Location.5M W of IL43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.59482, -87.80386
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 163rd St. over 76th Av Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.