US Bridges

Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.675 MI N US 30 · Structure no. 045640000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,210 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesBlackberry Crk Ovrfl
Location0.675 MI N US 30
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73234, -88.37552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2023)
Projected traffic37,210 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over Blackberry Crk Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.