Abe Street over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Jackson ST · Structure no. 099645900000000
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abe Street over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Abe Street over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Abe Street over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Abe Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Abe Street over Spring Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Abe Street over Spring Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Abe Street over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.