US Bridges

Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a

Good

Will County, Illinois · APPROX0.3MWOFHARLEMA · Structure no. 099333800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSauk Trail
CrossesHickory Creek Trib a
LocationAPPROX0.3MWOFHARLEMA
Coordinates41.48786, -87.79923
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hickory Creek Trib a built?

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

What condition is Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a 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 Hickory Creek Trib a carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Sauk Trail over Hickory Creek Trib a?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.