US Bridges

Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek

FairPosted for load

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of French RD · Structure no. 045304900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLenschow Road
CrossesBurlington Creek
Location0.3 M E of French RD
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06659, -88.53876
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic519 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lenschow Road over Burlington 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lenschow Road over Burlington Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.