US Bridges

Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck

Good

Will County, Illinois · .45M W Harlem · Structure no. 099339300000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,888 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long.

CarriesLaraway Road
CrossesEast Brch Hickory Ck
Location.45M W Harlem
Coordinates41.48444, -87.79908
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,888 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Laraway Road over East Brch Hickory Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.