Richard ST over Hickory Creek
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.1 M N of I-80 · Structure no. 099012300000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2025
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richard ST over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richard ST over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2025, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard ST over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2025.
What condition is Richard ST over Hickory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Richard ST over Hickory Creek carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Richard ST over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Richard ST over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.