US Bridges

Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E of Richard · Structure no. 099649900000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesFourth Ave
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Richard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.51713, -88.06912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Ave over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.