US Bridges

Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · .05MI E of Farnswrth · Structure no. 045601600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,934 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIndian Trail Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.05MI E of Farnswrth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78239, -88.28104
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,934 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail Road over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.