US Bridges

Reckinger Road over Indian Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .1MI W Farnsworth Av · Structure no. 045307500000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reckinger Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reckinger Road over Indian Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReckinger Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.1MI W Farnsworth Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78499, -88.28364
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Reckinger Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reckinger Road over Indian 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Reckinger Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reckinger Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Reckinger Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.