US Bridges

Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 150 W of Il RTE 47 · Structure no. 045602600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek is a concrete frame carrying Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesJim Dhamer Drive
CrossesEakin Creek
Location150 W of Il RTE 47
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.12901, -88.43356
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Dhamer Drive over Eakin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.