US Bridges

Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .17MI S of 167th ST · Structure no. 016815400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesLakewood Drive
CrossesMidlothian Creek
Location.17MI S of 167th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58573, -87.7634
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Drive over Midlothian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Drive over Midlothian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.