Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 0.7 MI W Orchard Rd. · Structure no. 045309400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Prairie Street over Blackberry 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Street over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.