US Bridges

Royce Road over Ditch

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.25 MI W of Il 53 · Structure no. 099604800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Royce Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Royce Road over Ditch in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoyce Road
CrossesDitch
Location0.25 MI W of Il 53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7189, -88.07322
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Royce Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royce Road over Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Royce Road over Ditch carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Royce Road over Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Royce Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).