US Bridges

Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. S of US-52 · Structure no. 099334700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wilton-Center RD over 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesWilton-Center RD
CrossesForked Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S of US-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.32988, -87.95917
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek built?

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

What condition is Wilton-Center RD over 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 Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton-Center RD over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.