US Bridges

FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · .4 MI S E W Tollway · Structure no. 045601000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,670 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAP360 Farnsworth
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.4 MI S E W Tollway
Coordinates41.79031, -88.28196
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,670 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP360 Farnsworth over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.