Il 47 over Blackberry Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · 1.0 M S of I-88 · Structure no. 045002400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 47 over Blackberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 47 over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,834 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Il 47 over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Il 47 over Blackberry 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 2024.
How much traffic does Il 47 over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Il 47 over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Il 47 over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.