US Bridges

Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.25M N. Caton Farm · Structure no. 099647900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,032 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDrauden Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.25M N. Caton Farm
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56782, -88.22947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,032 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Drauden Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.