US Bridges

Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek

PoorPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 300 Ft N Mccameron · Structure no. 099335500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacgregor RD
CrossesFiddyment Creek
Location300 Ft N Mccameron
Coordinates41.60219, -88.03554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Macgregor RD over Fiddyment Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.