US Bridges

Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain

Good

Will County, Illinois · 2.1M W of IL59 · Structure no. 099685800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain is a concrete frame carrying Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPastoral DR
CrossesWest Norman Drain
Location2.1M W of IL59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64634, -88.24642
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic864 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pastoral DR over West Norman Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.