167th(170th)st over Thorn Creek

Poor Condition91 years old10,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.4 M E I94 P24
Carries167th(170th)st
CrossesThorn Creek
Coordinates41.58655, -87.57561

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Max Span48.2 ft (14.7 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area645.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016309500000000

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