47th ST over Flag Creek

Fair Condition68 years old9,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location2.1 M W US 45
Carries47th ST
CrossesFlag Creek
Coordinates41.80414, -87.90965

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length186.0 ft (56.7 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Area1207.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016088300000000

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