US Bridges

Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 3 M S of Il 56 · Structure no. 045004800000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek is a concrete frame carrying Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,278 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 25 (broadway)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 M S of Il 56
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76646, -88.30703
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2023)
Projected traffic24,278 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (broadway) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Il 25 (broadway) over Indian 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 2025.

How much traffic does Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Il 25 (broadway) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.