US Bridges

Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.91 MI N/Arsenal RD · Structure no. 099991800000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,104 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesIntermodal Yard Lead
Location0.91 MI N/Arsenal RD
Coordinates41.43473, -88.14686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,104 by 2046
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Intermodal Yard Lead?

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