US Bridges

Broadway ST over Jefferson ST

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .1M W Desplaines Riv · Structure no. 099647500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Jefferson ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway ST over Jefferson ST in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesJefferson ST
Location.1M W Desplaines Riv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52542, -88.08888
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over Jefferson ST built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Jefferson ST 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 Broadway ST over Jefferson ST carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Jefferson ST?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Jefferson ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.