US Bridges

Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Del Webb · Structure no. 045603000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,917 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSun City Blvd
CrossesEakin Creek
Location0.3 MI W Del Webb
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1393, -88.45488
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic5,917 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun City Blvd over Eakin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City Blvd over Eakin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.