Il 53 over Forked Creek

Fair Condition104 years old7,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Location0.6 M E Of Il 102
CarriesIl 53
CrossesForked Creek
Coordinates41.31079, -88.13711

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length96.1 ft (29.3 m)
Max Span47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area386.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,950 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number099009100000000

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