Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek
PoorKane County, Illinois · NE SEC16T 39NR7E · Structure no. 045314700000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,331 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes Road over Blackberry 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 Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Road over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.