New River Road over Prairie Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 1 M E. I55(NW Wilmgt · Structure no. 099329400000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New River Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying New River Road over Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New River Road over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is New River Road over Prairie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does New River Road over Prairie Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is New River Road over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns New River Road over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.