US Bridges

Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 200 N. Wilm. Pe. RD · Structure no. 099485400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalsh Rd.
CrossesForked Creek
Location200 N. Wilm. Pe. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.32279, -87.97823
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walsh Rd. over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.