Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run
FairWill County, Illinois · .50 MI E Mclindon RD · Structure no. 032394500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hansel RD Ms 0491 over Dresden Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.