US Bridges

Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E/ Farrell RD · Structure no. 099602000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,696 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBruce RD
CrossesFraction Run Creek
Location0.5 MI E/ Farrell RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56901, -88.01473
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic6,696 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce RD over Fraction Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce RD over Fraction Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.