Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek
FairWill County, Illinois · 400 So Eagle Lk RD · Structure no. 099329700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Will Center Road over Black Walnut 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 Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Will Center Road over Black Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.