Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR
PoorPosted for loadKane County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Big Rock · Structure no. 045310500000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hinckley Road over E Branch Big Rock CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.