US Bridges

Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Gougar Road · Structure no. 099332000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,224 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLaraway Road
CrossesN. Br. Jackson Creek
Location0.5 MI E Gougar Road
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.48266, -87.99322
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,224 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Laraway Road over N. Br. Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.