US Bridges

Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · .3M N of US34 · Structure no. 045601300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,906 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterford DR
CrossesWaubonsie Creek
Location.3M N of US34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73219, -88.26906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,906 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterford DR over Waubonsie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Waterford DR over Waubonsie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.