US Bridges

Il 171 over Milne Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M N of Il 7 · Structure no. 099053800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 171 over Milne Creek is a concrete frame carrying Il 171 over Milne Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,168 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIl 171
CrossesMilne Creek
Location0.1 M N of Il 7
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates41.59083, -88.05677
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,168 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Il 171 over Milne Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 171 over Milne Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 171 over Milne Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 171 over Milne Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Il 171 over Milne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.