US Bridges

Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr.

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.25M W. Randall RD · Structure no. 045315700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr. in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,958 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Timber RD
CrossesTyler Cr.
Location1.25M W. Randall RD
Coordinates42.07252, -88.35729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,958 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr. carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Big Timber RD over Tyler Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.