US Bridges

Second Street over I&m Canal

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.15 M W of Il 171 · Structure no. 099606800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over I&m Canal is a concrete frame carrying Second Street over I&m Canal 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesI&m Canal
Location0.15 M W of Il 171
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.59766, -88.05656
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic900 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 Second Street over I&m Canal built?

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

What condition is Second Street over I&m Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over I&m Canal carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over I&m Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over I&m Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.