US Bridges

Weber Road over Mink Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .2M N of Airport RD · Structure no. 099339700000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weber Road over Mink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Weber Road over Mink Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,672 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesWeber Road
CrossesMink Creek
Location.2M N of Airport RD
Coordinates41.61266, -88.12332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,900 (2023)
Projected traffic48,672 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Weber Road over Mink Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weber Road over Mink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Weber Road over Mink Creek carry?

About 31,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Weber Road over Mink Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Who owns Weber Road over Mink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.