US Bridges

Catherine Drive over Stream

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 300W.OF Drauden RD · Structure no. 099410300000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Catherine Drive over Stream in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatherine Drive
CrossesStream
Location300W.OF Drauden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56961, -88.22874
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Catherine Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Catherine Drive over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Catherine Drive over Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Catherine Drive over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.