US Bridges

Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · 0.01 M N of Ironwood · Structure no. 099601400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesStonebridge Road
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.01 M N of Ironwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51099, -87.86943
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic396 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stonebridge Road over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).