US Bridges

Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · W of Tipperary ST · Structure no. 045630300000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long.

CarriesHennessy Court
CrossesTyler Creek
LocationW of Tipperary ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08035, -88.35767
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic31 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hennessy Court over Tyler 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hennessy Court over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.