US Bridges

Danielson Road over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.8M N of Mantero RD · Structure no. 099515300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danielson Road over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Danielson Road over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDanielson Road
CrossesForked Creek
Location0.8M N of Mantero RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.2581, -88.04368
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Danielson Road over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danielson Road 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 Danielson Road over Forked Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Danielson Road over Forked Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Danielson Road over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.