US Bridges

Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · APPROX0.5M WOF80THAV · Structure no. 099333700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSauk Trail
CrossesTrib Hickory Creek
LocationAPPROX0.5M WOF80THAV
Coordinates41.48968, -87.81742
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,816 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sauk Trail over Trib Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.