US Bridges

County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1/2 MI N Lorenzo RD · Structure no. 099330000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesDresden Cooling Lake
Location1/2 MI N Lorenzo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.35519, -88.24868
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Dresden Cooling Lake?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).