US Bridges

Scheer Road over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.1 N US-52 · Structure no. 099325700000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheer Road over Forked Creek is a concrete other carrying Scheer Road over Forked Creek 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScheer Road
CrossesForked Creek
Location2.1 N US-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38352, -87.90233
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2046
Trucks40%
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

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 Scheer Road over Forked Creek built?

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

What condition is Scheer Road over Forked Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scheer Road over Forked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Scheer Road over Forked Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Scheer Road over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.