US Bridges

Richton RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2 MI W RTE 394 · Structure no. 099625000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richton RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richton RD over Deer Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRichton RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2 MI W RTE 394
Coordinates41.46018, -87.60914
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,240 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richton RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Richton RD over Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Richton RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richton RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Richton RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.