US Bridges

Zilm RD over Horse Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 3.3 M S of IL113 · Structure no. 099338200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zilm RD over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Zilm RD over Horse 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesZilm RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.3 M S of IL113
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.21404, -88.14855
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Zilm RD over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Zilm RD over Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Zilm RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Zilm RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Zilm RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.