US Bridges

Stellar LN over Retention Pond

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.3M E IL59 Off 127T · Structure no. 099685600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stellar LN over Retention Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Stellar LN over Retention Pond in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStellar LN
CrossesRetention Pond
Location1.3M E IL59 Off 127T
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64685, -88.178
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stellar LN over Retention Pond built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stellar LN over Retention Pond 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Stellar LN over Retention Pond carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Stellar LN over Retention Pond?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Stellar LN over Retention Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.