US Bridges

Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.1MI S 95th Street · Structure no. 099333600000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesPlainfield-Napervi
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location0.1MI S 95th Street
Coordinates41.70744, -88.16695
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Plainfield-Napervi over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.