US Bridges

Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary

Good

Will County, Illinois · Bwtn Il 1 & Il 394 · Structure no. 099308500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,288 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesExchange St. (ch 4
CrossesDeer Creek Tributary
LocationBwtn Il 1 & Il 394
Coordinates41.44735, -87.6086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,288 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Exchange St. (ch 4 over Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.