Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib.
PoorKane County, Illinois · 0.4 M N of US-34 · Structure no. 045313700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib. in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,392 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib. built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib. 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 2023.
How much traffic does Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib. carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib.?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Farnsworth Ave. over Waubonsee Cr.Trib.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.