US Bridges

Bruce RD over I-355

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.1M S of Division · Structure no. 099032400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce RD over I-355 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce RD over I-355 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,696 by 2046. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesBruce RD
CrossesI-355
Location1.1M S of Division
Coordinates41.56941, -87.99504
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic6,696 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bruce RD over I-355 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce RD over I-355 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bruce RD over I-355 carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bruce RD over I-355?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce RD over I-355?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.