16th Street over Thorn Creek

Fair Condition100 years old1,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 M E Ashland AVE
Carries16th Street
CrossesThorn Creek
Coordinates41.50244, -87.64179

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area148.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,400 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number016675500000000

Nearby Bridges

15th ST over Thorn Creek 0.1 mi Fair US 30 (lincoln HWY over Thorn Creek 0.3 mi Fair Il 1 Chi Vin Rds over Thorn Creek 0.5 mi Good Halsted ST over Thorn Creek 0.9 mi Fair Chicago RD over Thorn Creek Trib 0.9 mi Good 26th ST over Thorn Creek 1.0 mi Fair State St. over Third Creek 1.4 mi Fair US 30 (lincoln HWY over Third Creek 1.5 mi Fair Joe Orr RD over Thorn Creek 1.5 mi Poor Sauk Trail over Third Creek 1.7 mi Good