US Bridges

Il 59 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.19 M S of 119th · Structure no. 099462100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 59 over Wolf Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,032 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesIl 59
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.19 M S of 119th
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.66326, -88.20401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,032 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 59 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Il 59 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.