US Bridges

Scheer Road over Stream

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .9 S Laraway RD · Structure no. 099435300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheer Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Scheer Road over Stream in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScheer Road
CrossesStream
Location.9 S Laraway RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47302, -87.90656
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Scheer Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheer Road over Stream 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 Scheer Road over Stream carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scheer Road over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scheer Road over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.