US Bridges

Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.7M.S.OF Monee · Structure no. 099465800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2046. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPauling Rd.
CrossesIL-50 & I.C.G.Rr
Location1.7M.S.OF Monee
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39787, -87.75622
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pauling Rd. over IL-50 & I.C.G.Rr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.