US Bridges

New Ave over Long Run Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2 M N Il 171 · Structure no. 099463600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ave over Long Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying New Ave over Long Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,280 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNew Ave
CrossesLong Run Creek
Location2 M N Il 171
Coordinates41.62673, -88.0499
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,280 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 New Ave over Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Ave over Long Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Ave over Long Run Creek carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Ave over Long Run Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Ave over Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.