US Bridges

Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.50 MI W 80th Av · Structure no. 099815200000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesBrookside Glen Dri
CrossesUnion Drainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI W 80th Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53353, -87.81948
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Glen Dri over Union Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.