Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadWill County, Illinois · 1.5M E. I-55 · Structure no. 099647700000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Theodore Street over Rock Run 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 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,424 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Theodore Street over Rock Run 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 Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek carry?
About 8,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.