US Bridges

Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.45 MI E of Western · Structure no. 099333400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesPeotone-Beecher RD
CrossesBr of Exline Slough
Location0.45 MI E of Western
Coordinates41.34045, -87.66108
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough 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 Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Peotone-Beecher RD over Br of Exline Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.