US Bridges

Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr.

Good

Will County, Illinois · Frankfort · Structure no. 099635000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr. in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesPfeiffer RD
CrossesHickory Cr.
LocationFrankfort
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51394, -87.83212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr. 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr.?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pfeiffer RD over Hickory Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.