US Bridges

Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.1 M W of Harlem · Structure no. 099601600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSteger Road
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.1 M W of Harlem
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46987, -87.79274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Steger Road over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.