US Bridges

Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.4 M.Sof Pauligg RD · Structure no. 099496200000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCrawford Ave
CrossesBlk Wal CR
Location1.4 M.Sof Pauligg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37766, -87.70862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Ave over Blk Wal CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.