Harter Road over Welch Creek
GoodKane County, Illinois · 0.5 M NW Kaneville · Structure no. 045314000000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harter Road over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harter Road over Welch Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,514 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harter Road over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harter 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Harter Road over Welch Creek carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Harter Road over Welch Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Harter Road over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.