US Bridges

Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 1.3 M W OFUS45& 52 · Structure no. 099485700000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy RD
CrossesS.Br Forked CR
Location1.3 M W OFUS45& 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.30875, -87.90599
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic252 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy RD over S.Br Forked CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.