US Bridges

Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 M N Ch 24 · Structure no. 099615000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long.

CarriesCardinal Creek Blv
CrossesTrim Creek
Location0.4 M N Ch 24
Coordinates41.34605, -87.60063
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek carry?

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

How long is Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Cardinal Creek Blv over Trim Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.