US Bridges

Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W IL59 · Structure no. 099600300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesHeritage Meadow DR
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3 MI W IL59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67222, -88.20998
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 inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Heritage Meadow DR over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.