US Bridges

Brandon RD over Jackson Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Arsenal RD · Structure no. 099450400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon RD over Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandon RD over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBrandon RD
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.6 MI S Arsenal RD
Coordinates41.4226, -88.11055
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Brandon RD over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon RD over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brandon RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Brandon RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.