Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek

Poor Condition68 years old17,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 M E Il 1
CarriesJoe Orr RD
CrossesThorn Creek
Coordinates41.52070, -87.62553

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Deck Area249.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016091900000000

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