US Bridges

Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.35 MI N of Regan · Structure no. 099600500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhisper Creek Way
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Regan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54137, -87.92108
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whisper Creek Way over Marley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Whisper Creek Way over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.