87th Street over Spring Brook CR
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.2 M.E.Plain-Nap RD · Structure no. 099339900000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
87th Street over Spring Brook CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 87th Street over Spring Brook CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,024 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 87th Street over Spring Brook CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 87th Street over Spring Brook CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 87th Street over Spring Brook CR carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 87th Street over Spring Brook CR?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 87th Street over Spring Brook CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.