US Bridges

Il 25 over Brewster Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 4.6 M N of Il 64 · Structure no. 045202500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 25 over Brewster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 25 over Brewster Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,017 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIl 25
CrossesBrewster Creek
Location4.6 M N of Il 64
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.97306, -88.28092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,017 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 25 over Brewster Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 25 over Brewster 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 25 over Brewster Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 25 over Brewster Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 25 over Brewster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.