US Bridges

Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1 MI W ILL7 and US30 · Structure no. 099620000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGaylord Road
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location1 MI W ILL7 and US30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55163, -88.14183
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2023)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gaylord Road over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.