US Bridges

Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.4 M S of I-88 · Structure no. 045200100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,834 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesIl 47
CrossesBlackberry Creek Trb
Location0.4 M S of I-88
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates41.81405, -88.46397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,834 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Il 47 over Blackberry Creek Trb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.