US Bridges

Division ST over Il & Mich Canal

Good

Will County, Illinois · 480W of State St. · Structure no. 099650800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Il & Mich Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division ST over Il & Mich Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,032 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesDivision ST
CrossesIl & Mich Canal
Location480W of State St.
Coordinates41.58235, -88.06259
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic4,032 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST over Il & Mich Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division ST over Il & Mich Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Il & Mich Canal carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Division ST over Il & Mich Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Il & Mich Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.