US Bridges

Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.2 MI SE Highland Woods · Structure no. 045631300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond is a concrete frame carrying Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Bridge Lane
CrossesDetention Pond
Location0.2 MI SE Highland Woods
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05179, -88.3948
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond 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 Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Old Bridge Lane over Detention Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.