US Bridges

Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E Ill 53 · Structure no. 099300600000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,784 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRomeoville RD
CrossesIll & Mich Canal
Location1.2 MI E Ill 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.6407, -88.05807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,784 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal 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 Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Romeoville RD over Ill & Mich Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.