US Bridges

Ohio ST over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Will County, Illinois · .125 MI N Jackson ST · Structure no. 099645800000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio ST over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ohio ST over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.125 MI N Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.53358, -88.06684
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio ST over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Ohio ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ohio ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.