US Bridges

Commerce ST over Milne Creek

FairPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 200 Ft N 8th Street · Structure no. 099650200000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over Milne Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Commerce ST over Milne Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesMilne Creek
Location200 Ft N 8th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.591, -88.05752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce ST over Milne Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST over Milne Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce ST over Milne Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over Milne Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over Milne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.