Sauk Trail over Thorn Creek

Fair Condition94 years old15,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.6 M W Ashland P2
CarriesSauk Trail
CrossesThorn Creek
Coordinates41.47642, -87.66744

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Max Span35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area210.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016300500000000

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