US Bridges

Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.3M E of I55 · Structure no. 099339200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
572 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,152 by 2046. The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesArsenal RD
CrossesBNSF RR & Jackson CR
Location1.3M E of I55
Coordinates41.42109, -88.17068
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length572 ft (174.4 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,152 by 2046
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR built?

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

What condition is Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR?

The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Arsenal RD over BNSF RR & Jackson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.