US Bridges

Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.7 Mi. E.Of US30 · Structure no. 099620300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,216 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaton Farm Road.
CrossesEj&e RR
Location0.7 Mi. E.Of US30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56617, -88.12661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2023)
Projected traffic9,216 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR 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 Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Caton Farm Road. over Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.