Ballou RD over Forked Creek
GoodPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E IL-102 · Structure no. 099324600000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballou RD over Forked Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ballou RD over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 82 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballou RD over Forked Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ballou RD over Forked 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ballou RD over Forked Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ballou RD over Forked Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ballou RD over Forked Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.