US Bridges

US 52 over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 3.2 M S Hoff RD · Structure no. 099013300000000

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 103 years old, older 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,624 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesForked Creek
Location3.2 M S Hoff RD
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.355, -87.95972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic6,624 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 52 over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 52 over Forked Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Forked Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Forked Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.