Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 0.5 MI So Il 50 · Structure no. 099309100000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Drecksler Road over Black Walnut 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 Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Drecksler Road over Black Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.