US Bridges

FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5M.NW.OF Kaneville · Structure no. 045313900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1107 Dauberman
CrossesWelch Creek
Location0.5M.NW.OF Kaneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.83909, -88.52794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch 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 FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1107 Dauberman over Welch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.