US Bridges

Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1.6M W of IL59 · Structure no. 099685700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR is a steel culvert carrying Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Boundry
CrossesSpring Hole CR
Location1.6M W of IL59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.60047, -88.23234
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Who owns Indian Boundry over Spring Hole CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.