US Bridges

Gardner ST over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .1M S OFI80 · Structure no. 099647600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner ST over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardner ST over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,752 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGardner ST
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.1M S OFI80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51084, -88.07865
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,752 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gardner ST over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner ST 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 2021.

How much traffic does Gardner ST over Hickory Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Gardner ST over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner ST over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.