US Bridges

Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.4 MI E Il 59 · Structure no. 099303000000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCanton Farm RD
CrossesSunnyland Drain
Location1.4 MI E Il 59
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5654, -88.1726
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2023)
Projected traffic8,568 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Farm RD over Sunnyland Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.