US Bridges

Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3M.S of Bruce Road · Structure no. 099420300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFarrel Rd.
CrossesFraction Run
Location0.3M.S of Bruce Road
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56467, -88.02526
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2023)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Farrel Rd. over Fraction Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.