US Bridges

Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.15 Mi. N Highland Ave. · Structure no. 045631600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLyle Avenue
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N Highland Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.04308, -88.3231
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyle Avenue over Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.