US Bridges

Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.8 MI N I80 · Structure no. 099332400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,639 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,408 by 2046. The structure is 1,639 ft (499.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Street
CrossesHickory CR &metra RR
Location0.8 MI N I80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52824, -88.04325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,639 ft (499.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2023)
Projected traffic15,408 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR?

The structure is 1,639 ft (499.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Street over Hickory CR &metra RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.