US Bridges

Plank Road over Pingree Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W Udina · Structure no. 045315500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Pingree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plank Road over Pingree Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,076 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesPingree Creek
Location2.3 MI W Udina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04706, -88.42033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,076 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plank Road over Pingree Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank Road over Pingree 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Pingree Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plank Road over Pingree Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Pingree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.