US Bridges

Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.2MI S.Caton Farm R · Structure no. 099331900000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 45 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,976 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 88(WEBER Road)
CrossesCn Railroad
Location0.2MI S.Caton Farm R
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56409, -88.12153
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,976 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 88(WEBER Road) over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.