US Bridges

Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 1.5 M S of I-90 · Structure no. 045630000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,448 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMclean Blvd
CrossesTyler Creek
Location1.5 M S of I-90
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05082, -88.31471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,448 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Mclean Blvd over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.