Main Street over Welch Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Kaneville · Structure no. 045300500000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Welch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main Street over Welch Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Main Street over Welch 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 Welch Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Welch Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.