Western AVE over Thorn Creek

Fair Condition44 years old14,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.15 M S Sauk Tr P
CarriesWestern AVE
CrossesThorn Creek
Coordinates41.47221, -87.67416

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length36.1 ft (11 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area268.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016241500000000

Nearby Bridges

Sauk Trail over Thorn Creek 0.5 mi Fair Thorn Creek Drive over Thorn Creek 0.6 mi Good S. Kings Road over Deer Creek 1.6 mi Good 26th ST over Thorn Creek 1.7 mi Fair Old Monee RD over Thorn Creek 1.7 mi Fair Western Ave. over Deer Creek 1.7 mi Good Western AVE over Deer Creek 1.8 mi Good Il 1 over Deer Creek 2.3 mi Good Sauk Trail over Third Creek 2.7 mi Good 16th Street over Thorn Creek 2.7 mi Fair