US Bridges

Il 25 over Norton Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 2.2 M N of Il 64 · Structure no. 045004500000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 25 over Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 25 over Norton Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,943 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIl 25
CrossesNorton Creek
Location2.2 M N of Il 64
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.94496, -88.30631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,943 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 25 over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Il 25 over Norton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 25 over Norton Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 25 over Norton Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Il 25 over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.