US Bridges

Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N Wing St. · Structure no. 045631700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden Crescent DR
CrossesTyler Creek
Location0.3 MI N Wing St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05179, -88.30923
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Crescent DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Garden Crescent DR over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.