US Bridges

Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 M W Wolf RD · Structure no. 016821500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffery Avenue
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.8 M W Wolf RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13319, -87.91509
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffery Avenue over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.