US Bridges

Essington Road over Rock Run Creek

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Will County, Illinois · 1.7N. US 52-1W I-55 · Structure no. 099604900000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essington Road over Rock Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Essington Road over Rock Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,016 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEssington Road
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location1.7N. US 52-1W I-55
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54688, -88.161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,016 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Essington Road over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Essington Road over Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Essington Road over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Essington Road over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Essington Road over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.