US Bridges

Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.75 M E of US 45 · Structure no. 099466500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPauling Road (tr 2
CrossesForked Crek
Location0.75 M E of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39655, -87.87047
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek 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 Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pauling Road (tr 2 over Forked Crek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.