US Bridges

Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 099648000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarnsey Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Jackson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53533, -88.06688
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic327 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garnsey Avenue over Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.