US Bridges

Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Corron Rd. · Structure no. 045604000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWinchester Way
CrossesTrib to Ferson Creek
Location0.1 MI E Corron Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95576, -88.4059
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic305 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Way over Trib to Ferson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.