US Bridges

Renwick RD over Mink Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Weber RD · Structure no. 099330200000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renwick RD over Mink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Renwick RD over Mink Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,864 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRenwick RD
CrossesMink Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Weber RD
Coordinates41.59463, -88.15562
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,864 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Renwick RD over Mink Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renwick RD over Mink 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Renwick RD over Mink Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Renwick RD over Mink Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Renwick RD over Mink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.