US Bridges

Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.7MI S.Manhattan RD · Structure no. 099318500000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 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 CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Hill RD
CrossesJackson CR
Location0.7MI S.Manhattan RD
Coordinates41.42056, -88.02054
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill RD over Jackson CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.