US Bridges

Airport RD over Mink Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .65M W of Weber RD · Structure no. 099695500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Mink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport RD over Mink Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,448 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesAirport RD
CrossesMink Creek
Location.65M W of Weber RD
Coordinates41.60945, -88.1359
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,448 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Airport RD over Mink Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Mink 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Mink Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Mink Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Mink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.