Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · .4M N of Galena Blvd · Structure no. 045002700000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,553 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Il 56 WB over Blackberry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 21,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Il 56 WB over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.