US Bridges

County Line RD over Exline Slough

Good

Will County, Illinois · 4.4M W of IL1 · Structure no. 099339100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Exline Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over Exline Slough in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesExline Slough
Location4.4M W of IL1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29649, -87.70595
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic3,816 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 County Line RD over Exline Slough built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Exline Slough 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 County Line RD over Exline Slough carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Exline Slough?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Exline Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.