US Bridges

Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.9 MI E US-45 · Structure no. 099461300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBruns RD
CrossesTrib Forked Creek
Location2.9 MI E US-45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.41163, -87.82726
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic324 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

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 Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruns RD over Trib Forked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bruns RD over Trib Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.