Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek
GoodKendall County, Illinois · CH19 Ovr Valley Run · Structure no. 047300800000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Joliet Road over Valley Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.