US Bridges

South Street over Otter Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.14 MI SW of CH34 · Structure no. 045631200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Street over Otter Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.14 MI SW of CH34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.02448, -88.34095
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Street over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does South Street over Otter Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns South Street over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.