US Bridges

Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 4.2 MI E of IL50 · Structure no. 099331600000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 48 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPauling Road
CrossesBlack Walnut Creek
Location4.2 MI E of IL50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39843, -87.6838
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,968 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pauling Road over Black Walnut 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pauling Road over Black Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.