US Bridges

Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Palatine RD · Structure no. 016828500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple ST
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.1 MI S Palatine RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.11142, -87.93529
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple ST 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maple ST over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.