US Bridges

S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N of W 9th ST · Structure no. 099990500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Powerhouse Drive
CrossesDesplaines River
Location0.3 MI N of W 9th ST
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59664, -88.0683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2019)
Projected traffic756 by 2046
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Powerhouse Drive over Desplaines River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).