US Bridges

Exchange ST over Plum Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.2 M W State Li RD · Structure no. 099336100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange ST over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exchange ST over Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,328 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesExchange ST
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.2 M W State Li RD
Coordinates41.43621, -87.54867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic23,328 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Exchange ST over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exchange ST over Plum 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 Exchange ST over Plum Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Exchange ST over Plum Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange ST over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.