US Bridges

Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 3.9 Miles E. of US45 · Structure no. 099466400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDralle Road
CrossesTrib of Forked Creek
Location3.9 Miles E. of US45
Coordinates41.44098, -87.80838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dralle Road over Trib 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dralle Road over Trib of Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.