US Bridges

Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · .2 Mi.S Ofgranart RD · Structure no. 045501100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Dean Road
CrossesWelch Creek
Location.2 Mi.S Ofgranart RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.75801, -88.50841
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic519 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Dean Road over Welch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Dean Road over Welch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.