US Bridges

Owens Road over Big Rock Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2 MI W Kaneville · Structure no. 045311800000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Road over Big Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Owens Road over Big Rock Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOwens Road
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location2 MI W Kaneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83105, -88.56353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Owens Road over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Road over Big Rock 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 Owens Road over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Owens Road over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Road over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.