US Bridges

W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.2MI S 143rd ST · Structure no. 099420600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesW Oak Trail
CrossesTrib Long Run Creek
Location0.2MI S 143rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62664, -87.94717
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns W Oak Trail over Trib Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.