US Bridges

Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · .1 MI S Keslinger RD · Structure no. 045317700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesFriendship Way
CrossesTrib of Mill Creek
Location.1 MI S Keslinger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.881, -88.39276
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Way over Trib of Mill 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 Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Way over Trib of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.