US Bridges

MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.8 MI W of Wolf RD · Structure no. 016900500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMS-9999 Wolf RD Ac
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Wolf RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13372, -87.91575
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns MS-9999 Wolf RD Ac over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.