Richards Street over Hickory Creek
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 150 Ft S Fifth Ave · Structure no. 099646100000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richards Street over Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richards Street over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 60 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richards Street over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richards Street over Hickory 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Richards Street over Hickory Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Richards Street over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Richards Street over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.