US Bridges

Second Avenue over Hickory Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Richard ST · Structure no. 099645400000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Avenue over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.5 MI E Richard ST
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52076, -88.06847
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$963,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Second Avenue 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 Second Avenue over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Second Avenue over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.