US Bridges

Miller Av. over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .6 MI E Richard ST · Structure no. 099645700000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Av. over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Av. over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiller Av.
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.6 MI E Richard ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52274, -88.06648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Miller Av. over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Miller Av. over Hickory Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Av. over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Miller Av. over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Av. over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.