US Bridges

Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3M S.Lake Cook P25 · Structure no. 016821600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaupp Blvd
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.3M S.Lake Cook P25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15084, -87.96577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raupp Blvd over Buffalo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Raupp Blvd over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.