US Bridges

Il 59 over Hammel Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.24 M N of US 52 · Structure no. 099466000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 59 over Hammel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 59 over Hammel Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,448 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long.

CarriesIl 59
CrossesHammel Creek
Location0.24 M N of US 52
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates41.52488, -88.19879
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic38,448 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 59 over Hammel Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 59 over Hammel Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 59 over Hammel Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 59 over Hammel Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Il 59 over Hammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.