US Bridges

Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.7M W of I57 · Structure no. 099460200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPauling RD (tr 251
CrossesS Br Forked Creek
Location1.7M W of I57
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39742, -87.80264
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked 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 Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pauling RD (tr 251 over S Br Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.