US Bridges

116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.45 MI S of Laraway · Structure no. 099601300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Carries116th Ave
CrossesRet Pond Connect Cul
Location0.45 MI S of Laraway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.47689, -87.89715
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 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 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 116th Ave over Ret Pond Connect Cul?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.