US Bridges

Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.1 MI W of Randall · Structure no. 045602300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBowes Creek Blvrd
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location2.1 MI W of Randall
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.0049, -88.37836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bowes Creek Blvrd over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.