Western AVE over Butterfield Creek

Good Condition126 years old5,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.4 N Vollmer RD
CarriesWestern AVE
CrossesButterfield Creek
Coordinates41.53178, -87.67459

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length59.1 ft (18 m)
Max Span52.8 ft (16.1 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area237.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,550 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016077200000000

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