US Bridges

N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.05 M N. of US 30 · Structure no. 099670300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,040 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Cedar Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.05 M N. of US 30
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.515, -87.96644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,040 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cedar Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.