US Bridges

TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5M W Wilton Centrd · Structure no. 099486300000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR-287 (barr Rd)
CrossesForked Creek
Location0.5M W Wilton Centrd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.33675, -87.96942
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-287 (barr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek carry?

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

How long is TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-287 (barr Rd) over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.