US Bridges

Stevens Road over Stoney Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.0MI N Macdonald RD · Structure no. 045309300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Road over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stevens Road over Stoney Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,148 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens Road
CrossesStoney Creek
Location1.0MI N Macdonald RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99064, -88.36487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,148 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

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 Stevens Road over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Road over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Road over Stoney Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Road over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Road over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.