Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 1 M N of Il 102 · Structure no. 099460900000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Chicago RD over Forked 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Chicago RD over Forked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.