US Bridges

Nelson RD over Jackson Creek

Poor

Will County, Illinois · .4M N of Laraway RD · Structure no. 099670100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson RD over Jackson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nelson RD over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 8 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNelson RD
CrossesJackson Creek
Location.4M N of Laraway RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.48841, -87.9842
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Nelson RD over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson RD over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nelson RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.