US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S of US 52 · Structure no. 099318100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.6 MI S of US 52
Coordinates41.46595, -88.02204
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2016)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.