TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW Kaneville · Structure no. 045312600000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs 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 TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-42 (ehlers Rd) over Youngs Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.