US Bridges

Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 3.2 MI E RTE 47 · Structure no. 045319000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJericho Road
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location3.2 MI E RTE 47
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.74082, -88.38331
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,978 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

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 Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jericho Road over Blackberry 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jericho Road over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.