US Bridges

Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan

Good

Will County, Illinois · 100 S Hennepin DR · Structure no. 099646900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,016 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEssington Road
CrossesSunnyland Drain Chan
Location100 S Hennepin DR
Coordinates41.57304, -88.16202
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,016 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Essington Road over Sunnyland Drain Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.