Finley Road over Blackberry Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Sugar Grove · Structure no. 045309200000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Finley Road over Blackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Finley Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Finley Road over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Finley Road over Blackberry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Finley Road over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Finley Road over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Finley Road over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.