US Bridges

Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 4.5M E.Us 45 · Structure no. 099466300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesDralle RD
CrossesBr of Forked Creek
Location4.5M E.Us 45
Coordinates41.44119, -87.79098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic252 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dralle RD over Br of Forked 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dralle RD over Br of Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.