Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 0.2 M S Peotone/Beec · Structure no. 099495800000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeland Ave over Black Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.