US Bridges

Burr Road over Ferson Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.6M S of Silver Gle · Structure no. 045308000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,750
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Road over Ferson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Road over Ferson Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBurr Road
CrossesFerson Creek
Location0.6M S of Silver Gle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.96239, -88.36225
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2023)
Projected traffic4,697 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Burr Road over Ferson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Road over Ferson 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Burr Road over Ferson Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burr Road over Ferson Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Road over Ferson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.