US Bridges

Ashland Ave. over Stream

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 M N.Eagle Lk RD · Structure no. 099500400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Ave. over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ashland Ave. over Stream in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAshland Ave.
CrossesStream
Location0.4 M N.Eagle Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37638, -87.65044
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Ashland Ave. over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland Ave. over Stream 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Ashland Ave. over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Ave. over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ashland Ave. over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.