US Bridges

Book Road over Clow Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 5 MI Nne Ofplainfiel · Structure no. 099675500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Book Road over Clow Creek is a concrete frame carrying Book Road over Clow Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesBook Road
CrossesClow Creek
Location5 MI Nne Ofplainfiel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.68662, -88.18559
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2023)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Book Road over Clow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Book Road over Clow Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Book Road over Clow Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Book Road over Clow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Book Road over Clow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.