US Bridges

80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr.

Good

Will County, Illinois · 2M So of Pauling RD · Structure no. 099465900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr. 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries80th Av
CrossesS. Br Forked Cr.
Location2M So of Pauling RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.39514, -87.80566
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr. built?

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

What condition is 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr. 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 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 80th Av over S. Br Forked Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.