US Bridges

Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.15 MI N US 30 · Structure no. 099461900000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 years old, older 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,296 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWolf RD
CrossesTrib. Hickory CR
Location0.15 MI N US 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50563, -87.88974
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic19,296 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Wolf RD over Trib. Hickory CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.