US Bridges

Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.6 M E.Cedar Road · Structure no. 099334300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWilm-Peotone RD
CrossesBr of Forked Creek
Location1.6 M E.Cedar Road
Coordinates41.32297, -87.92804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic6,552 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wilm-Peotone RD over Br of Forked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.