US Bridges

Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M N of US 52 · Structure no. 099602300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek is a concrete frame carrying Towne Center Blvd over Hammel 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTowne Center Blvd
CrossesHammel Creek
Location0.1 M N of US 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52436, -88.23168
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2016)
Projected traffic648 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek built?

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

What condition is Towne Center Blvd over Hammel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Towne Center Blvd over Hammel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.