US Bridges

Dauberman Road over Welch Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N. of US 30 · Structure no. 045310700000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dauberman Road over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dauberman Road over Welch Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDauberman Road
CrossesWelch Creek
Location0.5 MI N. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.77123, -88.52791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dauberman Road over Welch Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Dauberman Road over Welch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Dauberman Road over Welch Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Dauberman Road over Welch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dauberman Road over Welch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.