Highland Ave over Pingree Creek
PoorKane County, Illinois · 0.5MI E Pingree · Structure no. 045314400000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Ave over Pingree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Ave over Pingree Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Ave over Pingree Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Ave over Pingree Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Ave over Pingree Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Highland Ave over Pingree Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Ave over Pingree Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.