US Bridges

Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · E of East End Drive · Structure no. 045631100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSola Drive
CrossesTyler Creek Trib
LocationE of East End Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10049, -88.36549
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2023)
Projected traffic671 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Sola Drive over Tyler Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.