US Bridges

Reserve Drive over Otter Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S Bowes Rd. · Structure no. 045607100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reserve Drive over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Reserve Drive over Otter Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% 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).

CarriesReserve Drive
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.7 MI S Bowes Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.00212, -88.34319
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Reserve Drive over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reserve Drive over Otter 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 Reserve Drive over Otter Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reserve Drive over Otter Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m).

Who owns Reserve Drive over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.