US Bridges

Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Wilton Ctr · Structure no. 099485500000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArs-Wiltoncenter R
CrossesForked Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI W Wilton Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.35106, -87.98437
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic324 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ars-Wiltoncenter R over Forked Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.