Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 1.8M E of IL47 · Structure no. 045315400000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,625 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Keslinger Road over Blackberry 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 Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Keslinger Road over Blackberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.