US Bridges

Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 2.4 MI NW Kaneville · Structure no. 045501200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarter Road
CrossesE.Br Big Rock Creek
Location2.4 MI NW Kaneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.85939, -88.55389
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic427 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Harter Road over E.Br Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.