US Bridges

Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of US 45 · Structure no. 099031000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,344 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesManhattan-Monee RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.5 M W of US 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42533, -87.89251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2023)
Projected traffic7,344 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan-Monee RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.