US Bridges

Center RD over Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.9 S Manh-Monee RD · Structure no. 099337500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center RD over Forked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center RD over Forked 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCenter RD
CrossesForked Creek
Location1.9 S Manh-Monee RD
Coordinates41.39879, -87.84441
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Center RD over Forked Creek built?

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

What condition is 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Center RD over Forked Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Center RD over Forked Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Center RD over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.