US Bridges

Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Elgin · Structure no. 045304700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,333 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBowes Road
CrossesFitchie Creek
Location3.0 MI SW Elgin
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00664, -88.36549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,333 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowes Road over Fitchie 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 Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bowes Road over Fitchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.