US Bridges

Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Manh-Monee · Structure no. 099456600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScheer Road
CrossesTrib Prairie Creek
Location0.5 MI N Manh-Monee
Coordinates41.43292, -87.90318
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 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 Trib Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheer Road over Trib Prairie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Scheer Road over Trib Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.