US Bridges

Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib

Good

Will County, Illinois · 3.3 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 099339800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,416 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesManhattan-Monee RD
CrossesForked Ck. Trib
Location3.3 MI E US 45
Coordinates41.42631, -87.82081
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,416 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Manhattan-Monee RD over Forked Ck. Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.