US Bridges

Il 72 over Tyler Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 2.2 M E of Il 47 · Structure no. 045027900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 over Tyler Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 72 over Tyler Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,420 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesIl 72
CrossesTyler Creek
Location2.2 M E of Il 47
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates42.09434, -88.41369
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,420 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 72 over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 over Tyler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 72 over Tyler Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Il 72 over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.