US Bridges

Klemme Road over Plum Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .1 M S. of Exchange · Structure no. 099328900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klemme Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klemme Road over Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKlemme Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.1 M S. of Exchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.43412, -87.54556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Klemme Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klemme Road over 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Klemme Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Klemme Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Klemme Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.