US Bridges

Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.29 MI E Orchard RD · Structure no. 045639900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,283 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Gateway Bl
CrossesE Run Blackberry Cre
Location0.29 MI E Orchard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80097, -88.36898
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,283 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Orchard Gateway Bl over E Run Blackberry Cre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.