US Bridges

US 45 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.2 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099029300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 33,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,960 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.2 M S of I-80
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52083, -87.84988
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,700 (2023)
Projected traffic48,960 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 45 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Hickory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 33,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.