US Bridges

Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.1 M W of Wil. C RD · Structure no. 099485800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 101 ft (30.8 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.
CrossesForked Creek
Location2.1 M W of Wil. C RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.30718, -88.00009
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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 Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek 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 Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek carry?

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

How long is Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Rd. over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.