US Bridges

Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .06MI E Ridgeland Av · Structure no. 016815500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesWillow Lane
CrossesMidlothian Creek
Location.06MI E Ridgeland Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5825, -87.77367
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Lane 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 2021.

How much traffic does Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Lane over Midlothian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.