US Bridges

Bridge ST over I & M Canal

Good

Will County, Illinois · Channahon · Structure no. 099461200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over I & M Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over I & M Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBridge ST
CrossesI & M Canal
LocationChannahon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42056, -88.22701
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Bridge ST over I & M Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over I & M Canal 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over I & M Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over I & M Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over I & M Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.