US Bridges

Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.5MI East Ill 53 · Structure no. 099450300000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 102 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesBreen RD
CrossesJackson Crk Branch
Location1.5MI East Ill 53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44487, -88.05112
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch 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 Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Breen RD over Jackson Crk Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.