Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.1M.W.OF Wilton Ctr · Structure no. 099485900000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ars-Wilton Ctr.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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ars-Wilton Ctr.Rd. over Forked Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.