Austin Avenue over Indian Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · .3MI S Sheffer RD · Structure no. 045309100000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Avenue over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austin Avenue over Indian 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,135 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Avenue over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Avenue 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 2021.
How much traffic does Austin Avenue over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Austin Avenue over Indian Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Avenue over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.