Main Street over Big Rock Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 0.5M. E. Count Line · Structure no. 045300400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Big Rock Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Big Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Main Street over Big Rock 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Big Rock Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Big Rock Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Big Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.