US Bridges

US 45 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.7 M S of US 30 · Structure no. 099464900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Jackson Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 45 over Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesJackson Creek
Location2.7 M S of US 30
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47696, -87.87871
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 45 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Jackson Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.