Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N Pauling RD · Structure no. 099465000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 47 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | 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 Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Highland RD over Black Walnut 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Highland RD over Black Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.