US Bridges

Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S I-88TOLLWAY · Structure no. 045605400000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,828 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFarnsworth Ave.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.0 MI S I-88TOLLWAY
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78319, -88.28184
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,828 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnsworth Ave. over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Farnsworth Ave. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.