US Bridges

Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.7 M E of Klemme RD · Structure no. 099307200000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDanne Road (tr 221
CrossesBranch Plum Creek
Location0.7 M E of Klemme RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42886, -87.53339
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Danne Road (tr 221 over Branch Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.