US Bridges

Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S. Cook Co. · Structure no. 099465500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeland Avenue
CrossesForked Creek
Location1.2 MI S. Cook Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45264, -87.76729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeland Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ridgeland Avenue over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.