US Bridges

Scott Road over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Sugar Grove · Structure no. 045306100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Blackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scott Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location2.0 MI N Sugar Grove
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80935, -88.46641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Scott Road over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Blackberry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.