US Bridges

Blakey DR over West Norman Drain

Good

Will County, Illinois · 2.0M W of IL59 · Structure no. 099686100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blakey DR over West Norman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Blakey DR over West Norman Drain in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlakey DR
CrossesWest Norman Drain
Location2.0M W of IL59
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.64104, -88.24129
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Blakey DR over West Norman Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blakey 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 June 2024.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blakey DR over West Norman Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Blakey DR over West Norman Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.