US Bridges

I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M NE of I-55 · Structure no. 099024000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 55 NB to Il 113
CrossesClay Pool Creek
Location0.3 M NE of I-55
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.28799, -88.22984
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns I- 55 NB to Il 113 over Clay Pool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.