US Bridges

Brundige Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Lafox · Structure no. 045306800000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brundige Road over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brundige Road over Mill Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrundige Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI E Lafox
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89232, -88.38542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

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 Brundige Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brundige Road over Mill 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 Brundige Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brundige Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brundige Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.