US Bridges

Bruns RD over Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 3.1 MI E US-45 · Structure no. 099461400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruns RD over Forked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bruns RD over 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesBruns RD
CrossesForked Creek
Location3.1 MI E US-45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.41169, -87.82424
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic252 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

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 Forked Creek built?

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

What condition is Bruns RD over 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 Bruns RD over Forked Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Bruns RD over Forked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bruns RD over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.