US Bridges

Il 31 over Ferson Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1.1 M N of Il 64 · Structure no. 045033300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 31 over Ferson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 31 over Ferson Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,128 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesIl 31
CrossesFerson Creek
Location1.1 M N of Il 64
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates41.92873, -88.32174
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,128 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 31 over Ferson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 31 over Ferson 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Il 31 over Ferson Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 31 over Ferson Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Il 31 over Ferson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.