US Bridges

Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib.

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W.Il 1 · Structure no. 099500500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib. 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCorning Road
CrossesTrim Creek Trib.
Location0.3 MI W.Il 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.32611, -87.628
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib. 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 Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Corning Road over Trim Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.