US Bridges

Hoff RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2 M W of US 52 · Structure no. 099015700000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoff RD over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoff RD over Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 83 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHoff RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2 M W of US 52
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39505, -88.01532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hoff RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hoff RD over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hoff RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hoff RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoff RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.