US Bridges

Steger Road over Jackson Creek

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Will County, Illinois · 0.6 Mi. W. of US 45 · Structure no. 099602900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steger Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Steger Road over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,472 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSteger Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. of US 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46981, -87.89509
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2023)
Projected traffic5,472 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Steger Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steger Road over Jackson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Steger Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Steger Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m).

Who owns Steger Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.