US Bridges

Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E Wheeling RD · Structure no. 016821300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete frame carrying Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGeneva DR
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.4 MI E Wheeling RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1076, -87.92022
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geneva DR over Mcdonald 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva DR over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.