US Bridges

Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E. of US 45 · Structure no. 099331200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrairie Grass Driv
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI E. of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3925, -87.85557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Grass Driv over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.