US Bridges

Exchange St. over Plum Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .5M E of IL394 · Structure no. 099338500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange St. over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Exchange St. over Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,328 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExchange St.
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.5M E of IL394
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.4376, -87.56581
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 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 2003, making it 22 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 January 2025.

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 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange St. over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.