US Bridges

Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · N of Il 102 · Structure no. 099461000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOld Chicago RD
CrossesRyans Creek
LocationN of Il 102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.24086, -88.0708
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,656 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Chicago RD over Ryans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.