US Bridges

Marley Road over Metra RR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M No of US30 · Structure no. 099435800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marley Road over Metra RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marley Road over Metra RR 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarley Road
CrossesMetra RR
Location0.3 M No of US30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5171, -87.94516
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Marley Road over Metra RR built?

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

What condition is Marley Road over Metra RR 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 Marley Road over Metra RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marley Road over Metra RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Marley Road over Metra RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.