US Bridges

119th Street over East Norman Drain

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M W of Il 59 · Structure no. 099602100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Street over East Norman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 119th Street over East Norman Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,576 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries119th Street
CrossesEast Norman Drain
Location0.1 M W of Il 59
Coordinates41.6661, -88.20804
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,576 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

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 119th Street over East Norman Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th Street over East Norman Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 119th Street over East Norman Drain carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 119th Street over East Norman Drain?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 119th Street over East Norman Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.