US Bridges

Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.25 M E of Il 56 · Structure no. 045201500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,812 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGalena Blvd
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location1.25 M E of Il 56
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76595, -88.38556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,812 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galena Blvd over Blackberry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Galena Blvd over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.