Washington Street over Hickory Creek
FairWill County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of US RTE 6 · Structure no. 099645100000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Washington Street over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 5 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Washington Street over Hickory 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Hickory Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.