US Bridges

Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.10 MI S of Il 64 · Structure no. 045606000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois Avenue
Crosses7th Avenue Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Il 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91402, -88.30472
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Illinois Avenue over 7th Avenue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.