Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch
GoodWill County, Illinois · 1.3M.N.MAN-ELWOOD RD · Structure no. 099450200000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Rd. over Jackson Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.