US Bridges

Marley Road over Marley Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .1M E US6 · Structure no. 099337000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marley Road over Marley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marley Road over Marley Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,824 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesMarley Road
CrossesMarley Creek
Location.1M E US6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.54879, -87.92902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,824 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Marley Road over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marley Road over Marley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marley Road over Marley Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marley Road over Marley Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Marley Road over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.