US Bridges

Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale

Good

Will County, Illinois · Wolf & Laporte · Structure no. 099462300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,296 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long.

CarriesWolf RD
CrossesUnnamed Swale
LocationWolf & Laporte
Coordinates41.52883, -87.88935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic19,296 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale built?

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

What condition is Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Wolf RD over Unnamed Swale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.