US Bridges

Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of US RTE 6 · Structure no. 099331700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 62 (briggs St)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 M N of US RTE 6
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5487, -88.04386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 62 (briggs St) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.