US Bridges

Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Bowes Creek Blvd · Structure no. 045603500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek is a concrete frame carrying Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTournament Drive
CrossesBowes Creek
Location0.5 MI W Bowes Creek Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99871, -88.38734
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tournament Drive over Bowes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m).

Who owns Tournament Drive over Bowes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.