US Bridges

Landau Av over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Jackson ST · Structure no. 099645500000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landau Av over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Landau Av over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLandau Av
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.25 MI N Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.5353, -88.06567
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landau Av over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landau Av over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Landau Av over Spring Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Landau Av over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Landau Av over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.