US Bridges

Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 5.0M.S.E.OF Manhaten · Structure no. 099455400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOffner Rd.
CrossesForkedcreek
Location5.0M.S.E.OF Manhaten
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38142, -87.90977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Offner Rd. over Forkedcreek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.