US Bridges

Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Cedar RD · Structure no. 099332700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilmingtonpeotone
CrossesForked Creek W Br
Location1.2 MI W Cedar RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.32199, -87.98365
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmingtonpeotone over Forked Creek W Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.