US Bridges

Kennedy RD over S Br Forked Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.4M E Wilton Centrd · Structure no. 099486700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 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 Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kennedy RD over S Br Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKennedy RD
CrossesS Br Forked Creek
Location1.4M E Wilton Centrd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30831, -87.9334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy RD over S Br Forked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

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

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

How long is Kennedy RD over S Br Forked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy RD over S Br Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.