US Bridges

Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Silver Glen · Structure no. 045500400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR is a concrete culvert carrying Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,148 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens RD
CrossesW. Trib. of Otter CR
Location0.2 M N Silver Glen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97415, -88.36387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,148 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens RD over W. Trib. of Otter CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.