US Bridges

Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.14 MI W of IL-1 · Structure no. 099338600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodenow Road
CrossesBr. of Plum Creek
Location0.14 MI W of IL-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39161, -87.6295
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodenow Road over Br. of 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Goodenow Road over Br. of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.