US Bridges

FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .6 MI N Manhattan RD · Structure no. 099330500000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU-357 (rowell RD
CrossesJackson Creek
Location.6 MI N Manhattan RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.43907, -88.05946
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic72 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-357 (rowell RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.