US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.6M N.Man-Elwood RD · Structure no. 099318400000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesJackson CR
Location0.6M N.Man-Elwood RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.44034, -88.02122
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2016)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.