US Bridges

Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .5M N of US30 · Structure no. 099337400000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchoolhouse RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.5M N of US30
Coordinates41.51823, -87.92778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse RD over Hickory 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.