US Bridges

Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E Long RD · Structure no. 099515500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHazelton (bell) RD
CrossesForked Creek
Location0.2 MI E Long RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.27084, -88.02668
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic36 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 Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelton (bell) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelton (bell) RD over Forked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.