US Bridges

Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 MI N E Kahler RD · Structure no. 099480700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesBarr Road
CrossesTrib of Jordan Creek
Location0.4 MI N E Kahler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3045, -88.11524
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barr Road over Trib of Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.