Il 47 over Blackberry Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · Il 47 & Main ST · Structure no. 045205000000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 47 over Blackberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 47 over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,786 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 47 over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 47 over Blackberry 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Il 47 over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Il 47 over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Il 47 over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.