US Bridges

Wolf RD over Marley Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.88 M S Cook Cty · Structure no. 099031400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Marley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf RD over Marley Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,752 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWolf RD
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.88 M S Cook Cty
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54391, -87.8898
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,752 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Wolf RD over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf RD over Marley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Marley Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Marley Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.