Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek
FairWill County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W.Il 1 · Structure no. 099500300000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 108 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Eagle Lake Road over Plum 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Lake Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.