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Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek

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Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of US 34 · Structure no. 045202300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,080 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHill Ave (aurora)
CrossesWaubansee Creek
Location0.5 M N of US 34
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.72693, -88.28489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,080 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Ave (aurora) over Waubansee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.