Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Sugar Grove · Structure no. 045303000000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,930 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bliss Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.