US Bridges

Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.03 MI E Randall RD · Structure no. 045302500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Drive
CrossesTyler Creek
Location0.03 MI E Randall RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05571, -88.33982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2001)
Projected traffic610 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Drive over Tyler 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Drive over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.