US Bridges

Keslinger RD over Welch Cr.

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .75MI W of Il RTE 47 · Structure no. 045315900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keslinger RD over Welch Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Keslinger RD over Welch Cr. in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,357 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesKeslinger RD
CrossesWelch Cr.
Location.75MI W of Il RTE 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.88141, -88.48761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic8,357 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Keslinger RD over Welch Cr. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keslinger RD over Welch Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Keslinger RD over Welch Cr. carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Keslinger RD over Welch Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Keslinger RD over Welch Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.