US Bridges

Allen Road over Hamshire Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Hamshire · Structure no. 045318500000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Hamshire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allen Road over Hamshire Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Road
CrossesHamshire Creek
Location1 MI W of Hamshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10652, -88.5547
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic915 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Allen Road over Hamshire Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Hamshire Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Allen Road over Hamshire Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Hamshire Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Allen Road over Hamshire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.