US Bridges

Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N W 143rd St. · Structure no. 099420200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Rd.
CrossesLong Run Creek
Location0.5 MI N W 143rd St.
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.63724, -87.95073
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic7,704 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Rd. over Long Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Rd. over Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.