US Bridges

Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. W of CH22 · Structure no. 047313600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesE. Aux Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W of CH22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62179, -88.29314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic299 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over E. Aux Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.