Ballou RD over Forked CR
FairWill County, Illinois · 5.7M E Ill 102 · Structure no. 099515100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballou RD over Forked CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ballou RD over Forked CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ballou RD over Forked CR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballou RD over Forked CR 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 Ballou RD over Forked CR carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ballou RD over Forked CR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ballou RD over Forked CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.