US Bridges

FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.7M N of Bruce RD · Structure no. 099994500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 62,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,112 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-355
CrossesN Fraction Run Crk
Location0.7M N of Bruce RD
RouteInterstate 355
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.57523, -87.99845
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,700 (2022)
Projected traffic68,112 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk carry?

About 62,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.