US Bridges

French Road over Burlington Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S Ill 72 · Structure no. 045307200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Road over Burlington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Road over Burlington Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench Road
CrossesBurlington Creek
Location0.9 MI S Ill 72
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.07578, -88.54461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 French Road over Burlington Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Road over Burlington 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does French Road over Burlington Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is French Road over Burlington Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns French Road over Burlington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.